1 BABYLON

A collection of major archaeological finds, featuring vivid reliefs and examples of architecture. On Thursday there is also a lecture on Emperor Hadrian, Greece and Antinous by the author Tony Spawforth in the Clore lecture theatre (6.30pm, tickets are £15 and include wine).
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1 (www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk 020-7323 8181), from Thur, £8, concs available

2 BODY WORLDS & THE MIRROR OF TIME

Pioneering interactive display by Dr Gunther von Hagens.
O2 Bubble, Millennium Way, SE10 (www.theo2.co.uk 0871 9840002), ongoing, £12, concs available

3 DARWIN

Family photographs, letters and other personal effects tracing the life of the famous scientist.
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 (www.nhm.ac.uk 020-7942 5000), from Fri, £9, concs available

4 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY: IAN FLEMING AND JAMES BOND

Manuscripts and memorabilia concerning the life and work of the author and his famous creation.
Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, SE1 (www.iwm.org.uk 020-7416 5320), ongoing, £8, concs available

5 BESIDE THE SEASIDE: SNAPSHOTS OF BRITISH COASTAL LIFE

Images looking at working life and tourism along the British coast.
National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, SE10 (www.nmm.ac.uk 020-8312 8575), ongoing, free