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 Arbeia Roman Fort
Arbeia Roman Fort

Arbeia Roman Fort, located in the coastal town of South Shields in the North East of England, is…

South Shields
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings
Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is an open-air museum located in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. The museum is dedicated…

Bromsgrove
the Midlands
Admission fee
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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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