While the British Museum is often the first thought for many visiting London in search of Egyptian artifacts, the Petrie Museum houses 80,000 Egyptian and Sudanese artifacts - making it one of the most significant museums of its kind in the world.   The collection is full of many ‘firsts’ - their website details all the highlights of the collection.  In addition it is only a short distance north of the British Museum.  Located on the campus of University College London the collection is open from 1pm - 5pm Tuesday through Saturday.  Admission is free.

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/petrie

Address: Malet Place, Gower Street, WC1E.  Nearest tube: Goodge Street