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Museums and heritage visits in London
London, Ontario, Canada
London museum and heritage destinations, addresses, visit types, admission differences, seasonal closures and practical access planning.
Key information
Choose the museum by the subject and visit format, then confirm its current admission and opening arrangements. Museum London has free general admission. Fanshawe Pioneer Village’s daily visitor season has ended and is listed to reopen May 22, 2027; remaining 2026 events use separate arrangements.
On this page
Choose a museum by subject
| Interest | London destinations |
|---|---|
| Art and city history | Museum London |
| Children’s hands-on play | London Children’s Museum |
| Archaeology and the Lawson Site | Museum of Ontario Archaeology |
| A historic house and gardens | Eldon House |
| Medical discovery | Banting House and Canadian Medical Hall of Fame |
| Military and aviation history | Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, Jet Aircraft Museum and Secrets of Radar |
| Living history outdoors | Fanshawe Pioneer Village |
Sources: Tourism London arts and culture directory · Museum London visitor information · Museum of Ontario Archaeology visitor and booking information · London Children’s Museum · Fanshawe Pioneer Village current season and entrance
London museum and heritage destinations
Quick comparison and full source records
| Place or service | Address | Useful information |
|---|---|---|
| Museum LondonMap of Museum London | 421 Ridout Street North | Art and local history; free general admission |
| London Children’s MuseumMap of London Children’s Museum | 100 Kellogg Lane | Hands-on exhibits designed for ages 0 to 9 and caregivers; ticketed |
| Museum of Ontario ArchaeologyMap of Museum of Ontario Archaeology | 1600 Attawandaron Road | Archaeology and Lawson Site; advance tour booking |
| Eldon HouseMap of Eldon House | 481 Ridout Street North | Historic house and gardens; check tour and event arrangements |
| Banting House National Historic SiteMap of Banting House National Historic Site | 442 Adelaide Street North | Banting and medical history; confirm tour times |
| Canadian Medical Hall of FameMap of Canadian Medical Hall of Fame | 100 Kellogg Lane, The Tower, fourth floor | Medical history exhibits; confirm visitor access |
| The Royal Canadian Regiment MuseumMap of The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum | 701 Oxford Street East; entrance from Elizabeth Street | Military history; use the museum visitor entrance |
| Jet Aircraft MuseumMap of Jet Aircraft Museum | 2465 Aviation Lane, Unit 2, London International Airport | Aircraft museum; museum access is separate from terminal access |
| The Secrets of Radar MuseumMap of The Secrets of Radar Museum | 2155-B Crumlin Side Road | Radar history; verify current opening before travelling |
| Fanshawe Pioneer VillageMap of Fanshawe Pioneer Village | 1424 Clarke Road, conservation-area entrance | Daily season ended; 2026 event entrances differ |
Museum London
421 Ridout Street North
Museum London brings together art exhibitions and the history of the city. It stands at the forks of the Thames River, beside Dundas Place. General admission is free or pay-what-you-can. Workshops, guided tours and special programs can have separate charges.
The building has automatic entrance doors, elevators to its galleries and studios, and accessible universal washrooms. A museum visit and paid parking are separate costs. Groups should arrange their visit with the museum.
- Useful information
- Art and local history; free general admission
- General admission
- Free or pay-what-you-can
- Regular hours
- Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday to 8 p.m. Monday closed.
- Telephone
- 519-661-0333
Sources: Museum London: plan your visit
London Children’s Museum
100 Kellogg Lane
The London Children’s Museum is at 100 Kellogg Lane. Its hands-on exhibits are designed for children aged zero to nine and their caregivers. The focus is play, exploration and learning through activities.
Use the museum’s current admission calendar to choose a visit. School trips, birthday bookings and camps have separate arrangements. This is the new Kellogg Lane location, so do not travel to the former Wharncliffe Road museum.
- Useful information
- Hands-on exhibits designed for ages 0 to 9 and caregivers; ticketed
- Visit type
- Hands-on children’s exhibits; admission booking through the museum
- Age focus
- Children aged 0 to 9 and caregivers
Sources: London Children’s Museum
Museum of Ontario Archaeology
1600 Attawandaron Road
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology explores the region’s human history through galleries and the adjoining Lawson archaeological site. A guided visit connects the indoor displays with the outdoor site.
The current fall and winter service is by pre-booked tour. Allow at least 24 hours’ notice. The museum lists year-round guided tours Tuesday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., subject to staff availability. Outdoor wood-chip surfaces can be difficult for some mobility devices.
- Useful information
- Archaeology and Lawson Site; advance tour booking
- Tour price
- $35 for up to 5 people; $70 for up to 10; $6 per additional person. Activities cost extra.
- Telephone
- 519-473-1360
- Access
- Accessible parking and indoor galleries; ask about changing facilities and the outdoor route.
Sources: Museum of Ontario Archaeology: visits, tours and access
Eldon House
481 Ridout Street North
Eldon House preserves the Harris family home and its period furnishings near the Thames River. It offers a historic-house visit and gardens, with a different experience from a large gallery or a children’s play museum.
Tourism London lists autumn opening from Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., for October to December. The second floor is listed as not accessible. Ask the operator about your route, tours and any separately booked event before visiting.
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- Useful information
- Historic house and gardens; check tour and event arrangements
- October to December
- Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; confirm special-event changes.
- Telephone
- 519-661-5169
- Access note
- Second floor is not currently accessible.
Sources: Tourism London visitor information · City parks inventory and location data · City open data terms
Banting House National Historic Site
442 Adelaide Street North
Banting House tells the story of Frederick Banting and his connection to the discovery of insulin. Exhibitions also cover his art, military service, the Royal Visit and the Flame of Hope.
It is a historic house at Adelaide Street North, rather than a medical clinic. Tourism London lists afternoon opening Tuesday to Sunday. Confirm the tour format, admission and access needs with the museum for the date you choose.
- Useful information
- Banting and medical history; confirm tour times
- Listed hours
- Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Telephone
- 519-673-1752
Sources: Tourism London visitor information
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
100 Kellogg Lane, The Tower, fourth floor
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame presents the stories of people whose work shaped health and medicine in Canada. Its visitor listing describes portraits, exhibits and an interactive theatre.
The address is in the Tower at 100 Kellogg Lane, on the fourth floor. The same tourism listing also mentions the Atrium, so confirm the current entrance and floor with the operator. A map point for the large complex does not identify an interior room.
- Useful information
- Medical history exhibits; confirm visitor access
- Listed exhibit hours
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; confirm the day and current visitor access.
- Telephone
- 519-488-2003
- Entrance check
- Ask for the current Tower entrance, floor and elevator route.
Sources: Tourism London visitor information
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
701 Oxford Street East
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum uses displays, artifacts and education programs to explain the regiment’s history. It is inside Wolseley Barracks, on military property. Admission is free, with donations welcomed.
Since April 1, 2026, visitors must show government-issued photo identification at the controlled access point. For school groups, the group leader’s ID is sufficient, although older youth and adults are encouraged to carry their own. Groups larger than eight should request a booking.
- Useful information
- Military history; use the museum visitor entrance
- Regular hours
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed statutory holidays.
- Telephone
- 519-660-5102
- Arrival
- Use the museum’s current military-property access instructions and bring photo ID.
Jet Aircraft Museum
2465 Aviation Lane, Unit 2, London International Airport
The Jet Aircraft Museum is an aviation destination at London International Airport. The museum visit is separate from entering the passenger terminal or attending an air show.
Use the Aviation Lane address and confirm current visitor arrangements with the operator. Do not assume that an aircraft flight, cockpit experience or special event is included in ordinary museum access.
- Useful information
- Aircraft museum; museum access is separate from terminal access
- Location
- 2465 Aviation Lane, Unit 2, London International Airport
- Before travelling
- Confirm the opening session, admission and access to the hangar.
Sources: Tourism London visitor information
The Secrets of Radar Museum
2155-B Crumlin Side Road
The Secrets of Radar Museum shares the history of Canadians who developed and worked with radar. Its displays connect the technology with the people whose wartime work remained secret for many years.
The museum is near the airport on Crumlin Side Road. Its current website contains older event announcements, so use the hours and directions page or contact the museum for the date you want. Guided groups and school programs should arrange a visit.
- Useful information
- Radar history; verify current opening before travelling
- Telephone
- 519-691-5922
- info@secretsofradar.com
Sources: Secrets of Radar Museum · Tourism London visitor information
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
1424 Clarke Road, conservation-area entrance
Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an outdoor living-history museum inside Fanshawe Conservation Area. Its buildings and demonstrations explore local life between 1820 and 1920.
The daily visitor season has ended. The operator lists May 22, 2027 as the next seasonal opening. Remaining 2026 events use their own tickets and a different event entrance. Follow the instructions for your event rather than the museum’s mailing address.
- Useful information
- Daily season ended; 2026 event entrances differ
- Usual visitor entrance
- Conservation-area front gate, 1424 Clarke Road. Event entrances can differ.
- Telephone
- 519-457-1296
- Daily visitor season
- Ended for 2026; next opening listed May 22, 2027.
Sources: Fanshawe Pioneer Village: current season and entrance
Sources: Tourism London arts and culture directory · Museum London visitor information · London Children’s Museum · Museum of Ontario Archaeology visitor and booking information · Fanshawe Pioneer Village current season and entrance · Secrets of Radar visitor listing
Museum London admission, opening and access
Museum London’s general admission is free or pay-what-you-can. Its current visit page lists Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Thursday opening to 8 p.m. Monday is closed. Some workshops and special programs can have their own fee.
The building lists automatic doors, elevators to galleries and studios, and accessible universal washrooms on the main and lower levels. Paid parking is separate from free museum entry. Check the exact event and holiday date before planning a group visit.
Sources: Museum London visitor information
Seasonal sites and advance booking
Fanshawe Pioneer Village has ended its daily heritage-village season and gives May 22, 2027 as the next opening. Remaining 2026 seasonal events have their own tickets and a new event entrance, so use the instructions attached to that event. The mailing address is not the usual visitor entrance.
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology asks visitors to book a tour in advance. A general directory listing should not be read as confirmation that an unbooked walk-in is available. Historic houses, small specialist museums and volunteer-run sites may also use tours or limited opening days.
- Fanshawe Pioneer Village current season and entrance
- Museum of Ontario Archaeology visitor and booking information
Sources: Fanshawe Pioneer Village current season and entrance · Museum of Ontario Archaeology visitor and booking information
Children, school visits and choosing a ticket
The London Children’s Museum is now at 100 Kellogg Lane, not its former Wharncliffe Road address. Its operator describes exhibits for children aged zero to nine and their caregivers. Use the current ticket page for age bands, admission and special access arrangements.
Before buying for a group, list the number of children and adults, transport, food needs and required support. General admission, a school program, a birthday booking and a special event may have different prices and cancellation rules.
Sources: London Children’s Museum
Plan the visit without confusing costs
| Item | What to check |
|---|---|
| General admission | The price for each person and any concessions |
| Special program | Whether it needs a separate booking or ticket |
| Parking | A separate charge, validation rule or different entrance |
| Accessibility | Entrance, lifts, washrooms and support-person policy |
| Photographs | Rules for the current exhibition and personal or commercial use |
| Food and bags | Storage and where eating is allowed |
This guide lists destinations rather than promising that every gallery, room or aircraft is open. Use the official operator for a current exhibition, closure or event. Smaller galleries, theatres and regional heritage sites are separate categories and are not silently counted as London museums.
Sources: Museum London visitor information · Tourism London arts and culture directory
Museum questions
Is Museum London free?
General admission is free or pay-what-you-can. Some programs and special events have separate charges, and parking can cost extra.
Where is the London Children’s Museum now?
Its current site is 100 Kellogg Lane, London, Ontario. Use the operator’s current parking and entrance instructions.
Source: London Children’s Museum
Does a general museum ticket include a school program or birthday booking?
Do not assume it does. The Children’s Museum uses different arrangements for general visits, school programs and birthday bookings. Choose the actual visit type and confirm the group size, price and cancellation rules before paying.
Source: London Children’s Museum
Can I walk into the Museum of Ontario Archaeology without booking?
Its visitor page asks people to book a tour in advance. Arrange the actual visit before travelling. A museum directory entry is not confirmation that an unbooked walk-in will be available.
Source: Museum of Ontario Archaeology visitor and booking information
Can I visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village as a regular daily attraction in October?
The village has ended its daily heritage season as checked for this guide. Remaining seasonal events have separate tickets and entrance instructions. Use the specific event page rather than treating a mailing address or summer schedule as visitor directions.
Source: Fanshawe Pioneer Village current season and entrance
Does free Museum London admission include parking and workshops?
No. General admission is separate from paid parking and any charge for a workshop or special program. Check the activity you plan to attend and its booking rules before making a group plan.
Is Museum London normally open on Mondays?
The current visitor page lists Monday as closed. Regular opening is Tuesday through Sunday, with later Thursday hours. Check holiday and event changes for the exact date before travelling.
What access features does Museum London list?
It lists automatic doors, elevators to galleries and studios, and accessible universal washrooms. Contact the museum about equipment or support for the specific activity. A building feature does not establish every program’s arrangements.
Which ages is the London Children’s Museum designed for?
The operator describes exhibits for children aged zero to nine and their caregivers. Use current ticket age bands and activity details when planning for a mixed-age group. Admission, school visits and birthday bookings can differ.
Source: London Children’s Museum
Does a museum listing mean every exhibit or aircraft is open?
No. This is a destination guide, not a live exhibition or condition report. Use the operator’s current notices for the galleries, rooms or displays you want to see, particularly at smaller or volunteer-run sites.