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Tate Modern Tate Modern is the British Museum, located in a former power station on the banks of the Thames, holds one of the world's largest collections of contemporary art. Here are exhibited famous paintings by Matisse, Picasso, Mark Rothko, Modigliani, Rodin and Andy Warhol, Matthew Barney, Chris Ofili and Gerald Ritchera. Particularly impressive is the Turbine Hall, which is even higher inside than it looks from the outside, and the view of the city opens from the upper gallery floor. There is obliged to visit for everyone, regardless of that, you come to London as a tourist or live here permanently. The Bank Museum In this museum you will get acquainted with the intriguing history of the British financial system. Here are samples of all banknotes ever released by the Treasury. The permanent exhibition tells about the history of the bank. London Transport Museum London Transport Museum is located in a former flower market. It’s a wonderful museum for children. The exhibition includes models of the first London buses, trams and railway, as well as a very interesting exposition dedicated to the London Underground of the 1920s. The Maritime Museum The sea has always played an important role in the history of Great Britain. In the National Maritime Museum you will get acquainted with the history of the fleet of one of the greatest marine time powers of the world. The museum exhibition is organized thematically and includes three levels. The first tells about the numerous attempts to mariners from the Vikings to Franklin, the discoverer of the Northwest Passage. On the second level there is a large art gallery dedicated to the marine theme, called "The sea in the fine arts." The third level is a great place for children: here are two excellent interactive halls.