Museum Mile, London

Museum Mile is a collection of 14 museums in central London stretching from Bloomsbury to the River Thames, encompassing major institutions like the British Museum and Courtauld Gallery. These museums are linked together by a designated walking route with multiple stops.

The initiative emerged to connect cultural institutions between King's Cross and the Thames, establishing a designated route through central London's cultural quarter. This network brought together museums that had individually developed over decades into one coordinated system.

The institutions along this route reflect diverse collection focuses, from Egyptian artifacts to zoological specimens, showing how London's cultural institutions coexist side by side. Visitors can explore different perspectives on art, history, and natural sciences in one area.

The network spans several central streets including Woburn Place, Russell Square, Southampton Row, Kingsway, and Aldwych, all accessible on foot. Visitors can plan their route flexibly and visit multiple museums in one day or take time for deeper exploration.

Many visitors overlook smaller collections like the Petrie Museum with Egyptian artifacts and the Grant Museum of Zoology at University College London. These specialized museums offer detailed insights that larger institutions often do not provide.