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 Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle

With a great deal to discover and explore your visit to the Bamburgh Castle in Bamburgh is a…

Bamburgh
the North East
Admission fee
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 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 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 Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre

The Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Northern Ireland. The centre is located…

Bushmills
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Gower Heritage Centre
Gower Heritage Centre

The Gower Heritage Centre is a museum located in Gower, Wales. It is located in an ancient farmstead…

Gower
Wales
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 Inniskillings Museum
Inniskillings Museum

The Inniskillings Museum, located in the heart of the charming town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, is a…

Enniskillen
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
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 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 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 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

UK Museum Filter:
History Museums

Filters
By Region:
By City/Town

Find a Museum

Search our comprehensive list of UK Museums.