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British Museum
Free to the world since 1753, the British Museum houses one of the greatest collections of human cultural history. Whether you’re coming to see real-life legends like the Rosetta Stone and Easter Island statue, or iconic objects such as the earliest known image of ChristCabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum
Shortly after becoming Prime Minister in May 1940, Winston Churchill visited the Cabinet War Rooms to see for himself what preparations had been made to allow him and his War Cabinet to continue working throughout the expected air raids on London. It was there, in the underground Cabinet Room, he announced 'This is the room from which I will direct the war'.Clock Museum
The clock museum is situated within the Guildhall Library building (Aldermanbury, London EC2) and is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.45pm. The collection was begun in 1814 and is the oldest collection specifically of watches and clocks in the world. It represents the fruits of years of research, planning, conservation and acquisitions by the Clockmakers' Company.Cutty Sark
It’s 1880 and the Cutty Sark’s Captain has just jumped overboard, you’re 1000 miles from home and there is a 100ft wave in front of you. Now, what do you do? Actually, you’re in Maritime Greenwich overlooking the River Thames, holding the wheel of the fastest tea clipper ever built; The Cutty Sark. The Cutty Sark has delighted generations of visitors since her opening in 1957. Visiting this historic and atmospheric ship is an unforgettable experience for all ages The Worlds Last tea ClipperCharles Dickens Museum
The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world's most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a Museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world in an authentic and inspiring surroundingFlorence Nightingale Museum
The Centre has two main functions: to provide access to the collections stored at the Museum and to guide researchers to sources of information outside the Museum. The Museum's Collections 1. Artefacts The Museum has three classes of artifacts in a collection numbering less than 1000 items: Artefacts owned or used by Florence Nightingale Material connected with the Crimean War (1854-56): military, hospital and nursing Objects conected with the Nightingale School and St. Thomas' Hospital (1860-1910) 2. Archives A collection of 63 letters from Florence Nightingale and, on deposit at the London Metropolitan Archives, a further collection of 700 letters from Florence Nightingale and related papers 3. Library Collections Books written by Florence Nightingale. 53 of the 200 printed works in their original form · Books owned by Florence Nightingale Books given and inscribed by Florence Nightingale, mainly to nurses 4. Pictures Portraits of Florence Nightingale Images of Crimean hospitals, army camps and battles Images of nurses and hospitals connected with Florence Nightingale. Principally the Nightingale Training School for Nurses and St. Thomas' Hospital.Freud Museum
The Freud Museum, at 20 Maresfield Gardens in Hampstead, was the home of Sigmund Freud and his family when they escaped Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. It remained the family home until Anna Freud, the youngest daughter, died in 1982. The centrepiece of the museum is Freud's library and study, preserved just as it was during his lifetime.HMS Belfast
A cruiser, moored on the River Thames. She served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of Scharnhorst, and the Normandy LandingsImperial War Museum
The wars of the twentieth century have affected each and every one of us in some way, and the Imperial War Museum is here to tell all our stories, covering all aspects of life in wartime.Museum of Childhood
The Museum of Childhood is home to one of the world's largest and oldest collections of toys and childhood artefacts. The collection, which dates from the 16th century to the present day includes dolls, teddy bears, toy soldiers, train sets, model cars, puppets, rocking horses, costumes, board games, and some of the first jigsaw puzzles ever made.Museum of London
The Museum of London Group represents a quarter of a million years of history and over seven million modern Londoners. Our collections include over a million itemsNatural History Museum
We promote the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark buildings.'National Maritime Museum London
As an island nation, Britain has a long and close relationship with the sea.The National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and the Queen's House offer a wide range of exhibitions, events and activities.Royal Observatory Greenwich London
Regular events include the opportunity to observe the night sky through the 28-inch telescope at the Royal Observatory and daily planetarium shows. Harrison's marine timekeepers are the centrepiece of a permanent display in Flamsteed House at the Royal Observatory. Here, we provide a little of the story behind their manufacture and some notes about Harrison and the timekeepers themselves. The Prime Meridian at Greenwich Find out why The Royal Observatory in Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian of the world.Royal Airforce Museum London
Royal Air Force Museum London is situated on the historic site of the London Aerodrome and houses over 100 aircraft from around the world.Science Museum London
Discover more about science, scientific people and events through our collections of exhibitions and interactives. Some of the Exhibitions Antenna Inside the Spitfire The Energy Hall Energy - fuelling the future Your Genes - Find Out More Your Lifecycle - Find Out More Launch Pad Climate Change: the burning issue London Calling .... 2LO Calling Your Brain - Find Out More Apollo 10 People and Space Challenge of Materials Robots make radios Life, the Universe and the Electron Flight Gallery Flights of Inspiration Fusion Do your genes drive you to drink? Germlabs Cosmic Globes Exploring Leonardo Out of sight, out of mind Preserving the Panhard et Levassor Strange Surfaces Bugs! 3D Haunted Castle 3D Aliens of the Deep 3D Wild Safari 3D Magnificent Desolation 3D The Human Body 2DSherlock Holmes Museum
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The house was last used as a lodging house in 1936 and the famous 1st floor study overlooking Baker Street is still faithfully maintained as it was kept in Victorian Times.Sir John Soane's Museum
Includes the following Egyptian and Graeco-Egyptian antiquities Greek and Roman marbles including architectural and decorative fragments (candelabra, furniture, ornaments etc.) Greek and Roman bronzes Greek and Roman terracottas, mosaics and miscellaneous Greek and Roman vases Gems (Egyptian scarabs; Greek & Roman provincial, Hellenistic, Etruscan, Roman, Early Christian, Medieval, Renaissance, Neo-Classical & miscellaneous gems): 323 Engraved seals Medieval objects (including architectural fragments, fragments of woodcarving, tiles, pottery, glass & miscellaneous items) Italian and Northern Renaissance bronzes (figures & plaques)Theatre Museum
The Theatre Museum is the National Museum of the Performing Arts. Situated in the heart of London's theatreland, it houses the world's leading collection of material relating to the British stage. All the live performing arts are represented, including drama, dance, opera, musical theatre, circus, puppetry, music hall and live art.The Jewish Museum
Include special exhibitions that focus on particular aspects of jewish life around the world, lectures, concerts, book signings and readings, and film showings. Special events for children are arranged to accompany special exhibitions and major festivals in the Jewish year.The London Canal Museum
London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargoes carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats. Peer down into the unique heritage of a huge Victorian ice well used to store ice imported from Norway and brought by ship and canal boat to be storedThe London Transport Museum
Closed for major rennovation till Spring 2007The National Archives
The National Archives of England, Wales and the United Kingdom has one of the largest archival collections in the world, spanning 1000 years of British history, from Domesday Book of 1086 to government papers recently releasedTower Bridge Experience
At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level Walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian Engine Rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the Bridge liftsTower of London Royal Armouries
HM Tower of London, one of the most famous buildings in the world, was constructed following the Norman conquest in the 11th century to dominate London. The Royal Armouries is responsible for all the displays in the White Tower, the central keep of the castle complex, and for researching and recording the history of the Tower and the many institutions which have grown up there. Our displays contain many of the examples of royal arms and armour in the Royal Armouries collection, including armours of Henry VIII, Charles I, Charles II and James II. They also reconstruct many of the historical displays of arms and armour for which the Tower is famous, including the Grand Storehouse which was destroyed by fire in 1841.Victoria and Albert Museum V&A
V&A South Kensington is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Discover 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings.
listing of museums open to the public in the UKAbbey Pumping Station
Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology, displaying Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage. Situated adjacent to the National Space Centre, the two attractions tell the story of over 200 years of science and technology from the early days of steam and industry, to space exploration of todayAberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the story of the city's long relationship with the Sea. This award-winning museum houses a unique collection covering shipbuilding, fast sailing ships, fishing and port history, and is the only place in the UK where you can see displays on the North Sea oil industry. Aberdeen Maritime Museum also offers a spectacular viewpoint over the busy harbour.Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is a museum of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1683, it is one of the oldest public museums in the world. The Collections of the Ashmolean Museum are divided between five curatorial departments. Antiquities Brass Rubbings PotWeb Allan Air Photographs Cast Gallery Beazley Archive Pages Eastern Art Collections cover a large area of the Orient, from the Islamic world of the Middle East through India, Tibet and South East Asia, to China, Japan and Korea. On-line collections: Islamic Ceramics Heberden Coin Room Collections cover coins and medals from around the world, but most notably Greek, Roman, Celtic, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic, Indian and Chinese. Western Art Collections comprise drawings, paintings, prints and sculpture, as well as ceramics, metalwork and glass. There is also a collection of musical instruments and jewellery.Beaulieu Motor Museum
THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM Few car museums in the world can match the unique collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Managed by the National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu is also the home of the world famous Beaulieu International Autojumble and Automart. The Collection now comprising some 250 vehicles - from some of the earliest examples of motoring to legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird and Golden Arrow - you are sure to find something to fascinate you.Beaulieu Palace
Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River. The House has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538Beaulieu Abbey
Beaulieu Abbey was founded in 1204 by Cistercian monks on land given to them by King John. Although much was destroyed at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII, there is still much for visitors to see today.Beamish Musium
The North of England Open Air Museum, where the past comes to life. Beamish is unique. We're no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Beamish, Britain's favourite open air museum, set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside, vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s.Beck Isle Museum
Here William Marshall planned England's first Agricultural Institute in the early 1800's. It is therefore fitting that today this house should contain a collection of bygones relating largely to the rural crafts and living style of Ryedale.Black Country Living Museum
Discover a fascinating world when you visit this urban heritage park in the shadow of Dudley Castle at the heart of the Black Country Electric tramcars and trolleybuses transport visitors back in time from the modern exhibition halls to the canal-side village, where costumed demonstrators and working craftsmen bring the buildings to life with their local knowledge, practical skills and unique Black Country humour.Bletchley Park National Codes Centre
During World War II the German armed forces' top secret codes were broken at Bletchley Park, providing the Allies with vital information towards their war effort. Situated 50 miles North-West of London, Bletchley played host to a diverse group of code breakers. Among the ciphers that were broken were Enigma and Lorenz.Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford’s Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme. You can enjoy the splendour of the Mill Owner’s House, or visit the more humble Mill-workers’ terraces. Moorside Mills is also home to the museum’s team of working horses.Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Museum
The Centre has displays relating to the natural history, geology, archaeology and local history of the area. The colourful interactive wildlife exhibits delve into the lives of badgers, frogs and bats, and tanks contain a variety of local water creatures and mini-beasts. There are interactive displays about other animals and foodwebs.Bristol City Council Museums
Bristol council museums include the following Bristol's Blaise Castle House Museum Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery Bristol's Georgian House Museum Bristol's Industrial Museum Bristol's Kings Weston Roman Villa Bristol's Red Lodge MuseumBucks County Museum
Our award winning County Museum re-opened in 1995 after extensive refurbishment. The beautifully restored buildings, some dating from the 15th century, now showcase the County's rich heritage alongside a changing programme of exhibitions in the Buckinghamshire Art Gallery and the interactive fun of the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery.Cars of The Stars Museum
The World famous museum of vehicles from film and television including Film Cars Television Cars The James Bond Collection Each vehicle is displayed in its individual film set, with atmospheric lighting and sound playing a part. Houses and mountains were constructed, muddy battlefields and bomb sites were built, all giving a further dimension to the display. The result is a feat of nostalgia for the visitor and a glimpse into the fantasy world of television and film.Cliffe Castle Museum
The house is now a large museum with a wide variety of displays. These include an array of glittering minerals, local rocks and fossils (including a 2m long fossil newt!), mounted birds and animals, original furnished rooms with chandeliers, William Morris stained glass, old dolls, toys and domestic items and a programme of temporary exhibitions.Conservation Centre Liverpool
The Conservation Centre is a unique venue where you can find out how we care for our collections. Everything from Roman sculptures to Cold War spacesuits come here to be preserved and restored. You can learn all about the conservators' arts through fascinating displays and interactive activities, tours and video links. Discover what can happen when science and art meetCoors Museum
Coors Visitor Centre houses the UK's premier museum dedicated to brewing “The Museum of Brewing”, offering a unique blend of living heritage. Located in Burton on Trent, Britain's brewing capital, the Coors Visitor Centre brings together a unique collection of artefacts and memorabilia tracing the fascinating history of the brewing industry. Visit the Shire Horse Stables, explore the Museum Micro Brewery, authentic Cooperage, vintage vehicle collection and working stationary steam engineCoventry Transport Museum
The largest collection of British Road Transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles.Imporial War Museum North Manchester
One of the most talked about Museums in Britain today, Imperial War Museum North is about people and their stories, about how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict. The award-winning building by international architect Daniel Libeskind is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict and is situated at The Quays, a waterfront destination 2 miles from Manchester city centre.Ipswich Transport Museum
The Ipswich Transport Museum has the largest collection of transport items in Britain devoted to just one town. Everything was either made or used in and around Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk. The collection consists of around 100 major exhibits, and numerous smaller items which are all connected with transport in Ipswich.Jorvik Viking Centre
Get face-to-face with the Vikings on the very site where archaeologists discovered the remains of the place they once called home. Discover what life was really like over 1000 years ago, meet our Viking residents, see over 800 items uncovered here, and journey through a reconstruction of actual Viking-Age streets.Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
One of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed within this Glasgow landmark. Here you can explore collections that include everything from fine and decorative arts to archaeology and the natural world. The number of individual items in the natural history department alone is vast. You can admire Sir Roger the Elephant or wonder at 300-million-year-old fossils of marine life from the Glasgow area.Life in a Lens Museum
Museum is primarily dedicated to presenting the history of popular photography from its invention in 1839 to more recent times, it has a strong Victorian flavour and is presented as an informative entertainment for people of all ages and walks of life. It has often been said that there is something here for anyone with a natural interest and curiosity - perhaps because we have a true commitment to preserving history and presenting it in an accessible wayMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery
Housed in a charming Elizabethan Manor House, in the centre of Maidstone - Kent's County Town - stands this exceptional Museum. Each gallery will fascinate and surprise; with a wealth of exhibits and objects to see and enjoy. Don't forget entry to our Museum is Free!Manchester Museum
The Manchester Museum collections number almost 6 million specimens and objects. These collections are divided between the Humanities (Anthropology, Archaeology, Archery, Egyptology and Numismatics) and the Natural Sciences (Botany, Mineralogy, Palaeontology, Petrology and Zoology, which includes Entomology). Like most museums we are only able to display a tiny percentage of our collection, the remainder is kept in store for use in research, temporary exhibitions and other public programmes. We also have a small research collection of live animals (mainly frogs and lizards), many of which can be seen in the Vivarium. Some of the exhibitions available include Animal Life Archaeology Ancient Egypt Living Cultures Prehistoric Life Stan Rocks and Minerals Science for Life Ancient Egypt Animals Archaeology Archery Coins Fossils Living Animals Living Cultures Plants Rocks and MineralsMary Rose
The Mary Rose is based in the city of Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. The Mary Rose is one of three historic ships based in Portsmouth and further visitor information, including details of ticket prices and opening hours, can be obtained from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.Merseyside Maritime Museum
The Merseyside Maritime Museum tells the history of one of the world's greatest ports and the people who used it. For many it was a gateway to a new life in other countries. For others, its importance to the slave trade had less happy consequences. From slavers to luxury liners, submarine hunters to passenger ferries, discover Liverpool's central role in centuries at sea.Motor Cycle Museum
An interesting collection of over 80 motorcycles from the 1920's to the 1960'sMuseum of Costume
This is a museum of fashionable clothes. The displays illustrate the changing styles of dress for men, women and children over the last 400 years. The museum has two main areas: A permanent display of fashion from the late 16th century to the present day. A temporary exhibition gallery.Museum of Flight
Man's fascination with flight comes to life at this protected First and Second World War airfield. A site steeped in history, in 1919 the R34 Airship took off from East Fortune on its record-breaking first east-west transatlantic flight. Here you will discover some of the most extraordinary machines in the world that reveal the story of our ambition to take to the skies and find out how flight has changed our world.Museum of History of Science
The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purpose-built museum building, the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street, Oxford. By virtue of the collection and the building, the Museum occupies a special position, both in the study of the history of science and in the development of western culture and collecting.Museum of Liverpool Life
The museum tells the story of the people of Liverpool, their culture and contribution to our national life. You can explore the city's rich history, heritage, communities and industries. Interactive displays bring to life the workers, soldiers, entertainers and ordinary people who have made Liverpool such a remarkable cityMuseum of Scottish Country Life
Escape to the countryside and enjoy a great day out at this fantastic working farm and museum, set in 170 acres between East Kilbride and Glasgow . Explore the galleries and find out how people lived and worked in the past and how that has shaped the countryside of today. Take a ride in a tractor trailer up to the Georgian farmhouse and take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep. From spring to summer, autumn to winter, from ploughing fields to sowing seeds, hay making to harvesting. there's always something new happening.Museum of Scotland
Discover the story of a country that has a unique place in the hearts of people throughout the world. A striking landmark in Edinburgh 's historic Old Town , this magnificent museum presents for the first time the story of Scotland - its land, its people and culture - through the rich national collections. Here you will discover everything from some of the nation's most precious treasures to everyday objects that throw light on Scotland through the ages.Museum of Transport
The museum uses its collections of vehicles and models to tell the story of transport by land and sea, with a unique Glasgow flavour. Here you will find the oldest surviving pedal cycle and the finest collection in the world of Scottish-built cars, including such world famous makes as Argyll, Arrol Johnson and Albion.National Coal Museum Wales
The real underground experience Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Exciting multi-media tour of a modern coal mine with a virtual miner New exhibitions in the Pithead Baths Colliery buildings open to the public for the first timeNational Coal Mines Museum
The National Coal Mining Museum for England provides a great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain 's oldest working mines. Situated in a rural setting, it offers an unusual combination of exciting experiences, whilst providing a genuine insight into the hard working lives of miners through the ages.National History Museum Tring
the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum – a taste of the naturally exotic. Based in a beautiful setting in Tring, Hertfordshire. These stunning collections were once the private passion of its founder, Lionel Walter, 2nd Baron Rothschild. Now they offer everyone an exclusive glimpse into the forgotten world of a Victorian collector.National History Museum of Wales
A walk around Wales – from Celtic times to the present day The Museum shows how the people of Wales lived, worked and spent their leisure time over the last five hundred years, and over the past fifty years it has inspired generations of visitors with its exploration of Welsh history and tradition.National Roman Legionary Museum Caerleon
Today at the National Roman Legion Museum you can learn what made the Romans a formidable force and how life wouldn't be the same without them. You'll be able to see a large collection of objects that show us how they lived, fought, worshipped and died.National Tramway Museum
Crich Tramway Village. Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley and open almost throughout the year, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives.National Waterside Museum of Wales
A visit to the National Waterfront Museum will be unlike any visit you've ever made to any Museum. Ever. Features the following Areas Art Archaeology & Numismatics Biodiversity & Systematic Biology Geology Social & Cultural History IndustryNational Maritime Museum Cornwall
Housed in an award winning building on the Falmouth harbour-side, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall transports you into the world of small boats and Cornish maritime history.National Maritime Museum London
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With displays of art, archaeology, natural history and geology as well as a changing programme of exhibitions and events, we have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest – and admission is free!National Railway Museum York
Our collection, including over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock tells the railway story from the early 19th century to the present day. Permanent displays include the jewel in our crown - "Palaces on Wheels". With Royal saloons dating back to the pre-Victorian era, visitors have the rare chance to glimpse inside the sumptuous bedrooms, dining rooms and day saloons which really are palaces on wheels. We are home to a wide range of railway icons and literally millions of artifacts, from Mallard - the world's fastest steam locomotive .New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
Leicester's oldest museum has wide-ranging collections spanning the natural and cultural world. The museum has a coffee shop, and is also a venue for musical performances and weddings.North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors. The line is owned by the North Yorkshire Historical Railway Trust who have run the line as a living museum since 1974. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a great outdoor experience for all the family.Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Discover the world famous historic ships – HMS Victory, the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860 that have shaped British history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Home of the Royal Navy, other attractions include The Royal Naval Museum, with a new Exhibition “Dreadnoughts – The Ships & the Men who Built, Lived and Fought in them” , ACTION STATIONS with the brand new interactive gallery InterAction detailing the science and technology used by the modern Royal Navy.Reading Museum and Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum tells the story of Reading's two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames. The Screen House displays the gypsy caravan, a video about gypsy life and a medieval mill wheel found when The Oracle was built (a hands-on interactive shows how the mill wheel worked). The Turbine House is a unique building that spans the Kennet with waterside views of the town centre, housing preserved turbine machinery and occasional summertime art exhibitions and events. The hands-on galleries at the Museum of Reading display a fascinating range of objects. The galleries are housed in Reading's Town Hall, a fine example of Victorian gothic architecture.Royal Airforce Museum Cosford Shropshire
Set in scenic Shropshire, Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has one of the largest aviation collections in the UK, with over 60 historic aircraft.Royal Armouries Museum Leeds
Experience the excitement of reliving some of the most important moments in our history – from early history to the present day. Costumed demonstrations, authentic re-enactments, entertaining films and interactive technology all give you a true sense of how it felt to be involved. Featuring the following sections War Hunting Oriental Tournament Self-defence Craft Court, Tiltyard and Menagerie CourtRoyal Armouries Museum Portsmouth
Fort Nelson on Portsdown Hill For high drama and explosive action, Fort Nelson is the place to visit! Enjoy large-scale historical battle re-enactments, exciting hands-on childrens' activities and much, much more!Royal Museum of Scotland
The Royal Museum is a magnificent Victorian building which houses international collections of Decorative Arts, Science and Industry, Archaeology and the Natural World. Some exhibits are millions of years old, others less than a decade. Together they reflect the diversity of life on Earth, and the ingenuity of humankind.Royal Observatory Greenwich London
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This unique Museum offers you the chance to walk on board a real submarine, discover true tales of heroism and relive a life under the sea through the personal belongings of the crew Imagine what it must be like to be depth charged? Picture yourself in a tiny miniature submarine about to slip under an enemy ship; you can experience the reality at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. Trace the history of submarine development, from Alexander the Great, to Holland I, to the giant nuclear powered Vanguard class of the present day peace keepers.Sandtoft Transport Centre
A museum dedicated to the Trolly BusScience Museum London
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We run free tours of the museum with various themes on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10.30 to 12.30. Your guide will be a member of site staff with a unique insight into the work of the Museum store. These tours must be booked in advance. Groups of 15 or more can book guided tours at other times, subject to staff availability. The cost for group visits is £5 per person (£2 Concessions).Shakespeare Trust
The shakespeare trust includes the following buildings and museums Shakespeare's Birthplace Hall's Croft Nash's House Ann Hathaways Cottage Mary Ardens House and Museum Harvard House and Museum of PewterSheffield Bus Museum
It is home to twenty vehicles, mainly of local origin, housed in part of the former Tinsley Tram Sheds, demonstrating Sheffield's intriguing transport history. Full size buses are complemented by various artefacts including destination blinds, tram stops, old road signs, models, timetables and tickets. Buses from other parts of the country add a further dimension with different colours and shapesThe Bowes Museum
Has a collection of European fine and decorative arts of the period 1400-1875, unrivalled in the North of England and outstanding in Britain. There is particular emphasis on the arts of France including items from the Bowes' home in Paris. Spanish paintings are another specialisation, and there are good collections of Italian and Northern European paintings, English furniture and European ceramics and textiles.The Jewry Wall
Leicester's Museum of Archaeology is placed in the wonderful setting of the remains of the Roman town's public baths. The Jewry Wall is one of Leicester's most famous landmarks. It is a rare example of Roman walling which has survived for nearly 2000 yearsThe Rochdale Pioneers Museum
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum exists to preserve the original store of the Rochdale Pioneers and to generate an understanding of the ideals and principles of the co-operative movement.Tower of London Royal Armouries
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There are now two halls which accommodate one of the most significant collections of preserved buses in the country. It has the largest collection of preserved Midland Red buses and can probably make the same claim for Birmingham City Transport. Buses & Coaches Battery Electric Other Vehicles Archives and ArtefactsNational Museum of Photography, Film & Television,
the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television quickly became the most visited national museum outside London, attracting approximately 750,000 visitors each year. The Museum's renowned collection includes more than three million items of historical, social and cultural value. These include three key 'firsts': the world's first negative, the earliest television footage and what is regarded as the world's first example of moving pictures – Louis Le Prince's 1888 film of Leeds Bridge. Alongside this you will find the Playschool toys, Europe's first gallery dedicated to digital media, its longest-established IMAX cinema and the only publicly accessible Cinerama cinema in the world.Whitby Museum
Includes the following sections Major Collections Archaeology Arms and Militaria Bygones / Social History Ceramics Coins & Medals Cook Exhibits Costumes Ethnography Herbaria Horology Jet Maps Natural History (inc. Kirkdale Cave) Palaeontology (fossils) & Geology Photography PicturesWhitewebbs Museum of Transport
Small museum of transport and also offer a number of events featuring auto jumbles with Ford and Fiat daysWordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage
We hope you enjoy your visit to the award-winning Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum The Wordsworth Trust collections constitute the major holding of material relating to Wordsworth and his circle; and that circle is truly large, containing over 3,000 names of writers and artists. The dominance of Wordsworth as a major (and controversial) writer in his time is not always recognisedWorld Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool combines historic treasures from across the globe with the latest interactive technology to make an unbeatable family day out. Our internationally important collections include archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences as well as Britain’s only free Planetarium. With everything from real live bugs to Egyptian mummies, prehistoric pottery to space exploration, as well as lots of hands-on fun, there’s something for everyone insideYork Castle Museum
Experience life as a Victorian. Walk down cobbled streets and peer through windows of shops long gone. Take a journey through four hundred years of life in Britain, from parlours to prisons, marriages to the mill house. Discover a city at war and stumble into an underworld of highwaymen.Yorkshire Air Museum
Over the past few years the Yorkshire Air Museum has become one of the most interesting and dynamic Museums of its type in the country. A unique collection of over 40 internationally recognised aircraft and fascinating displays all combined into a historic siteYorkshire Museum
Walk in the footsteps of Romans and Vikings. See beasts turned to stone from a time when dinosaurs ruled the planet. Discover the jewels of Kings and the spoils of war. A host of Roman, Viking and Medieval riches are ready to be found again. Unearth the remains of creatures that have lain buried for 200 million years, then come right up to date and view the work of some of Britain's greatest 20th century potters.