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 Senhouse Roman Museum
Senhouse Roman Museum

A Portal to Britain's Ancient Past Perched atop the dramatic cliffs of Maryport, overlooking the Solway Firth, the…

Maryport
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstructed open-air theatre located in London, England. The original Globe Theatre was built in…

Bankside
London
Admission fee
Visit Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Located on the stunning west coast of the Scottish island of Orkney, Skara Brae Prehistoric Village is a…

Orkney Isles
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit St Patrick Centre
St Patrick Centre

The St Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, is a museum and visitor centre dedicated to the life…

Downpatrick
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Stonehenge
Stonehenge

The sensational Stonehenge is really worth visiting. For admirers of the Neolithic and Bronze Age people this sensational…

Salisbury
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Temple Newsam Country Estate
Temple Newsam Country Estate

With plenty to see and discover, your visit to Temple Newsam country estate in Leeds, Yorkshire is a…

Leeds
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit The Black and White House Museum
The Black and White House Museum

The Black and White House Museum in Hereford is a unique and fascinating destination for visitors who are…

Hereford
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit The British Museum
The British Museum

One of the most visited museums in the UK, the British Museum explores the history of humans and…

Camden
London
Admission fee
Visit The Foundling Museum
The Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum in London is a unique and poignant attraction that tells the story of the Foundling…

Islington
London
Admission fee
Visit The Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde

The Golden Hinde is a replica of the 16th-century English galleon that was captained by Sir Francis Drake…

Bankside
London
Admission fee
Visit The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths

The magnificent Roman Baths is seriously worth a visit. For admirers of history, especially Roman Britain this sensational…

Bath
the South West
Admission fee
Visit The West Midlands Police Museum
The West Midlands Police Museum

The West Midlands Police Museum is situated in the centre of the city of Birmingham. The museum has…

Birmingham
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in London and a must-visit destination for anyone traveling…

Tower Hamlets
London
Admission fee
Visit Tudor World
Tudor World

The Tudor World Museum is a museum located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. The museum is dedicated…

Stratford-upon-Avon
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Vindolanda
Vindolanda

Vindolanda is an archaeological site located in Northumberland, England, which offers a unique glimpse into the daily lives…

Hexham
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch

Wellington Arch: A Historical and Scenic Marvel in the Heart of London Wellington Arch is an iconic landmark…

St. James
London
Admission fee
Visit World of Wedgwood
World of Wedgwood

The World of Wedgwood is a museum located near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. It is dedicated to preserving the…

Stoke-on-Trent
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum

The York Castle Museum tells the story of the city of York over the last 400 Years. This…

York
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee

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