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 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 Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail dates way back to the early 1800's opening in 1820. There are 2 prison blocks on…

Inveraray
Scotland
Admission fee
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 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 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 Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Castle

Located in Newcastle - Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Castle is a great place to visit for History &…

Newcastle
the North East
Admission fee
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 Palace of Westminster
Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is a historic building in London, England…

Westminster
London
Admission fee

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