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 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 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 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 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 Eton College Natural History Museum
Eton College Natural History Museum

Eton College Natural History Museum is a museum located in Eton, England. The museum is part of Eton…

Windsor
the South East
Free admission
Visit Highland Folk Museum
Highland Folk Museum

The Highland Folk Museum, located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is a unique and fascinating attraction…

Newtonmore
Scotland
Free admission
Visit International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum

An absolutely fascinating museum with a very serious message. The International Slavery Museum is an excellent place to…

Liverpool
the North West
Free admission
Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is located  on Argyle street in Glasgow and sits on the banks…

Glasgow
Scotland
Free admission
Visit Museum of Orange Heritage
Museum of Orange Heritage

The Museum of Orange Heritage, also known as Schomberg House, is a museum located in Belfast, Northern Ireland…

Belfast
Northern Ireland
Free admission
Visit National Roman Legion Museum
National Roman Legion Museum

Delving into Antiquity: A Visit to the National Roman Legion Museum The National Roman Legion Museum, nestled in…

Newport
Wales
Free admission
Visit Natural History Museum at Tring
Natural History Museum at Tring

The Natural History Museum at Tring is a museum located in Hertfordshire, England. It is a museum dedicated…

Tring
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxford University Museum of Natural History

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History is a world-renowned museum that showcases the rich natural history of…

Oxford
the South East
Free admission
Visit People’s Palace
People’s Palace

The People's Palace is one of the most significant cultural landmarks in Glasgow, Scotland. It is a museum…

Glasgow
Scotland
Free admission
Visit Pitt Rivers Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum is situated in Oxford, Oxfordshire. This sensational museum is truly worth a visit particularly…

Oxford
the South East
Free admission
Visit Shaftesbury Abbey Museum
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum, located in the historic town of Shaftesbury in Dorset, England, is a must-visit destination for…

Shaftesbury
the South West
Free admission
Visit Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

The Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history and culture…

Shrewsbury
the Midlands
Free admission
Visit St Fagans National Museum Of History
St Fagans National Museum Of History

With plenty to see and discover, your visit to St Fagan's National Museum of History in Cardiff, South…

Cardiff
Wales
Free admission
Visit Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum

Swansea Museum is a museum located in Swansea, Wales and is housed in the Victorian Guildhall. Swansea Museum…

Swansea
Wales
Free admission

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