History Museums

Steeped in history the United Kingdom has some excellent museums where you can explore and learn about various times in British history. Some of the most popular include the Natural History Museum, Buckingham Palace and the British Museum in London. The Beamish museum in Durham. The national Railway museum in York and the Mary Rose Museum at the Historic Portsmouth Dockyard.

Visit Arbeia Roman Fort
Arbeia Roman Fort

Arbeia Roman Fort, located in the coastal town of South Shields in the North East of England, is…

South Shields
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings
Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is an open-air museum located in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. The museum is dedicated…

Bromsgrove
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle

With a great deal to discover and explore your visit to the Bamburgh Castle in Bamburgh is a…

Bamburgh
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Bank of England Museum
Bank of England Museum

The Bank of England Museum is a fascinating and informative attraction located in the heart of London. As…

City of London
London
Free admission
Visit Beaumaris Gaol and Courthouse
Beaumaris Gaol and Courthouse

The Beaumaris Gaol and Courthouse Museum is a historical site located in the town of Beaumaris, on the…

Beaumaris
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Birdoswald Roman Fort
Birdoswald Roman Fort

A Window into Roman Britain Birdoswald Roman Fort, situated on the banks of the River Irthing in Cumbria,…

Brampton
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town

Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge is a unique and fascinating destination for visitors who are interested in…

Ironbridge
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit British Schools Museum
British Schools Museum

The British Schools Museum is located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. It is a Victorian schoolhouse that was built…

Hitchin
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Bronte Parsonage Museum
Bronte Parsonage Museum

The Bronte Parsonage Museum, located in the picturesque village of Haworth in West Yorkshire, is a must-visit destination…

Haworth
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit Butser Ancient Farm
Butser Ancient Farm

Butser Ancient Farm is a unique, historical site located in Hampshire, UK. It is a reconstructed Iron Age…

Chalton
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

Discovering a Slice of Rome in Wales: A Visit to Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths Caerleon, a small…

Newport
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Captain James Cook was an 18th century British explorer and navigator, who is best known for his three…

Marton-in-Cleveland
the North East
Free admission
Visit Chelmsford City Museum
Chelmsford City Museum

Chelmsford Museum is a local history museum located in Chelmsford, Essex, England. The museum is dedicated to showcasing…

Chelmsford
the East of England
Free admission
Visit The Churchill War Rooms
The Churchill War Rooms

The Churchill war rooms are a part of the Imperial War Museum group. Located just off horse guards…

Whitehall
London
Admission fee
Visit Cliffe Castle Museum
Cliffe Castle Museum

Cliffe Castle Museum is a museum located in Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK. The museum is housed in a…

Keighley
Yorkshire & the Humber
Free admission
Visit David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault
David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault

The David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault, located in Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire, is a perfect place to…

Lincoln
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Deva Roman Experience
Deva Roman Experience

The Deva Roman Experience: Journeying Back to Chester's Roman Roots Chester, with its rich tapestry of history, has…

Chester
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum is a museum in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, that tells the story of life on…

Newcastle
the North East
Free admission
Visit Dorman Museum
Dorman Museum

The Dorman Museum is a local history museum located in Middlesbrough, England. The museum showcases the history of…

Middlesbrough
the North East
Free admission
Visit Essex Police Museum
Essex Police Museum

The Essex Police Museum, located in Chelmsford, Essex, England, is a museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the…

Chelmsford
the East of England
Free admission

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