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 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 Shaftesbury Abbey Museum
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum, located in the historic town of Shaftesbury in Dorset, England, is a must-visit destination for…

Shaftesbury
the South West
Free admission
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 Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is a museum located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It is dedicated to…

Stratford-upon-Avon
the Midlands
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
Visit St Patrick Centre
St Patrick Centre

The St Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, is a museum and visitor centre dedicated to the life…

Downpatrick
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Stonehenge
Stonehenge

The sensational Stonehenge is really worth visiting. For admirers of the Neolithic and Bronze Age people this sensational…

Salisbury
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum

Swansea Museum is a museum located in Swansea, Wales and is housed in the Victorian Guildhall. Swansea Museum…

Swansea
Wales
Free admission
Visit Temple Newsam Country Estate
Temple Newsam Country Estate

With plenty to see and discover, your visit to Temple Newsam country estate in Leeds, Yorkshire is a…

Leeds
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit The Black and White House Museum
The Black and White House Museum

The Black and White House Museum in Hereford is a unique and fascinating destination for visitors who are…

Hereford
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit The British Museum
The British Museum

One of the most visited museums in the UK, the British Museum explores the history of humans and…

Camden
London
Admission fee
Visit The Foundling Museum
The Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum in London is a unique and poignant attraction that tells the story of the Foundling…

Islington
London
Admission fee
Visit The Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde

The Golden Hinde is a replica of the 16th-century English galleon that was captained by Sir Francis Drake…

Bankside
London
Admission fee
Visit The Greater Manchester Police Museum
The Greater Manchester Police Museum

Travel back in time to 1879 and visit an old Manchester police station. The old police station was…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission

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