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 Jorvik Viking Centre
Jorvik Viking Centre

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a unique and exciting attraction for visitors to York, England. This interactive museum…

York
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit King Richard III Visitor Centre
King Richard III Visitor Centre

The King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, England offers a unique and fascinating look into the life…

Leicester
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Mayflower Museum
Mayflower Museum

Based in Plymouth Devon, Mayflower Museum is a exceptional place to visit and learn about History, Maritime travel,…

Plymouth
the South West
Admission fee
Visit National Civil War Museum
National Civil War Museum

The National Civil War Museum, located in the historic town of Newark-on-Trent, is a unique destination that offers…

Newark
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit National Emergency Services Museum
National Emergency Services Museum

The National Emergency Services Museum is a unique and fascinating destination for tourists and history enthusiasts alike. Situated…

Sheffield
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit National Justice Museum
National Justice Museum

The National Justice Museum in Nottingham, UK is a unique and fascinating attraction for anyone interested in the…

Nottingham
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Castle

Located in Newcastle - Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Castle is a great place to visit for History &…

Newcastle
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Palace of Westminster
Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is a historic building in London, England…

Westminster
London
Admission fee
Visit Peterhead Prison Museum
Peterhead Prison Museum

Peterhead Prison was known as 'Scotland's Toughest jail', a title earned from its violent past and maybe also…

Peterhead
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Ribchester Roman Museum
Ribchester Roman Museum

Echoes of an Ancient Era Tucked away in the picturesque Lancashire village of Ribchester, along the banks of…

Preston
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Roman Army Museum
Roman Army Museum

The Roman Army Museum, located in the historic town of Greenhead in Northumberland, is dedicated to showcasing the…

Greenhead
the North East
Admission fee
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 Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is a museum located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It is dedicated to…

Stratford-upon-Avon
the Midlands
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

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