1 / 3The Cartoon Museum
📍 London, Greater London
The Cartoon Museum traces British cartoon history from the 18th century to the present through editorial cartoons, caricatures, and comic strips. A drawing room for children and family workshops supplement the permanent collection.
Really enjoyed this space. As someone who really enjoys animation and specially political cartoons this museum is very well curated. It takes you through the history of political cartoons and their evolutions and it is a great place for someone who genuinely enjoys either history politics or animation and specially all three. They also have a little room for drawings for kids which I felt was great. There's also a separate section of the future of cartoons focusing on Sci-Fi pulp magazines and comic books which was also interesting. Well worth a visit.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for school-age children with an interest in art, history, animation, or political satire — the collection rewards curiosity and prior knowledge. The drawing room makes it viable for younger children in short bursts. Plan for a focused 1–2 hour visit rather than a full day. Annual tickets offer strong value for families who revisit.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Taha Khambaty
4 months ago
“Really enjoyed this space. As someone who really enjoys animation and specially political cartoons this museum is very well curated. It takes you through the history of political cartoons and their evolutions and it is a great place for someone who genuinely enjoys either history politics or animation and specially all three. They also have a little room for drawings for kids which I felt was great. There's also a separate section of the future of cartoons focusing on Sci-Fi pulp magazines and comic books which was also interesting. Well worth a visit.”
Tomasz Nguyen xuan
3 months ago
“If you are somehow interested in cartoons and/or comics, this place is difficult to pass by. Come in to learn a history of cartoons dated back to 16th century. At the time of my visit there wad also available a future comics exhibition. If you plan to buy a souvenir there's a shop in the museum, with graphic novels, zines and other merch.”
joanne Walton
a month ago
“Small museum. Was fascinating seeing cartoons over the years. Our tickets mean we can visit again during the year if we wish. Children we free. Projects for children to do.”
John Ryan
5 months ago
“Small and well formed. Whistle stop tour through cartoons and cartooning. Loads of ground to cover and did it well in a small space Agree with other comments that I’d love to see a bigger space, with more room to show, better lighting and on ground floor. The gift shop is well good for all sorts of stuff. 🧡”
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Overview
The permanent collection spans centuries of British editorial cartoons, caricatures, and comic strips. Changing exhibitions — including recent sci-fi comics shows — complement the permanent display. A drawing room gives younger visitors hands-on creative activity. Family workshops are offered alongside the exhibitions. Children visit free with paying adults. Annual tickets allow unlimited return visits. A well-stocked gift shop carries graphic novels, zines, and cartoon merchandise.
