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 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 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 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 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 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 Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum

The Gladstone Pottery Museum is located in Longton near the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. The museum…

Stoke-on-Trent
the Midlands
Admission fee
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 Bomber Command Centre
International Bomber Command Centre

The International Bomber Command Centre in Lincolnshire, England is a powerful and emotional destination for those interested in…

Lincoln
the Midlands
Admission fee
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 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 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 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 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

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