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 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
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
Visit Peterhead Prison Museum
Peterhead Prison Museum

Peterhead Prison was known as 'Scotland's Toughest jail', a title earned from its violent past and maybe also…

Peterhead
Scotland
Admission fee
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 Roman Army Museum
Roman Army Museum

The Roman Army Museum, located in the historic town of Greenhead in Northumberland, is dedicated to showcasing the…

Greenhead
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Senhouse Roman Museum
Senhouse Roman Museum

A Portal to Britain's Ancient Past Perched atop the dramatic cliffs of Maryport, overlooking the Solway Firth, the…

Maryport
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstructed open-air theatre located in London, England. The original Globe Theatre was built in…

Bankside
London
Admission fee
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 Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Located on the stunning west coast of the Scottish island of Orkney, Skara Brae Prehistoric Village is a…

Orkney Isles
Scotland
Admission fee
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

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