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🏖️ 1.65 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
London
Museums & Galleries · London
The Cartoon Museum
📍 W1T 3PY
Photo: Ewan-M (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibition on the art of portrait caricature
- Explore Renaissance Italy to 18th century England caricature history
- Workshops for families, schools, colleges and youth groups
- Collection covers British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation
- Only UK museum dedicated to comic and cartoon history
The Cartoon Museum is a small independent charity dedicated to preserving British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and is the only museum in Britain focused on this art form. You can see its exhibition on the art of portrait caricature, tracing its story from Renaissance Italy to England's 18th century Golden Age and into the present day, running from 23 May to 1 November 2026. There are also workshops for families, schools, colleges and youth groups inspired by the collection. It suits anyone interested in comic art, illustration or social satire. Located in London, it's a short walk from Tottenham Court Road station (0.3 miles), with The Serpentine in Hyde Park 1.6 miles away, and 657 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Exhibition runs 23 May – 1 November 2026
- Best for
- Families, schools, colleges and youth groups
From the attraction's own website on 26 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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