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 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 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 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 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
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 Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

The Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, located in the heart of the vibrant city of Northampton, is an…

Northampton
the Midlands
Free entry except exhibitions
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

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