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 The McManus Art Gallery & Museum
The McManus Art Gallery & Museum

The McManus Art Gallery & Museum in Dundee, Scotland is spread across 2 floors and has 8 galleries…

Dundee
Scotland
Free admission
Visit The Museum Of London
The Museum Of London

Situated between St Pauls cathedral and the Smithfield market in London is the Museum of London. The Museum…

City of London
London
Free admission
Visit The National Museum Of Scotland
The National Museum Of Scotland

The merging of two museums in 2006 was the foundation for the birth of the National Museum of…

Edinburgh
Scotland
Free admission
Visit The Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is situated in South Kensington and on the same road as the Victoria and…

Kensington
London
Free admission
Visit The Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Centre

The Pankhurst Centre is a museum dedicated to the life of Emmeline Pankhurst and her family. Emmeline Pankhurst…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit The People’s History Museum
The People’s History Museum

An old hydraulic pumping station in Spinningfields, Manchester is the home of the People's History Museum. The museums…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is a museum located in the city of Hanley, in Staffordshire, UK.…

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
the Midlands
Free admission
Visit The Queen’s House
The Queen’s House

The Queen's House is a historic building in Greenwich, London, England. It was built in the early 17th…

Greenwich
London
Free admission
Visit The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths

The magnificent Roman Baths is seriously worth a visit. For admirers of history, especially Roman Britain this sensational…

Bath
the South West
Admission fee
Visit The Royal Armouries Museum Leeds
The Royal Armouries Museum Leeds

The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is part of 3 sites that are home to he UKs collection…

Leeds
Yorkshire & the Humber
Free admission
Visit The St Columba Heritage Centre
The St Columba Heritage Centre

The St Columba Heritage Centre is a visitor centre located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is dedicated to…

Derry
Northern Ireland
Free admission
Visit The West Midlands Police Museum
The West Midlands Police Museum

The West Midlands Police Museum is situated in the centre of the city of Birmingham. The museum has…

Birmingham
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in London and a must-visit destination for anyone traveling…

Tower Hamlets
London
Admission fee
Visit Tower Museum – Derry
Tower Museum – Derry

The Tower Museum in Derry, Northern Ireland, is a museum located in the city's historic walled district. The…

Derry
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Tudor House Museum
Tudor House Museum

The Tudor House Museum in Worcester is a must-see destination for history enthusiasts visiting the city. The museum…

Worcester
the Midlands
Free admission
Visit Tudor World
Tudor World

The Tudor World Museum is a museum located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. The museum is dedicated…

Stratford-upon-Avon
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit University Museum of Zoology
University Museum of Zoology

The University Museum of Zoology (UMZC) is a museum located in Cambridge, England, and is part of the…

Cambridge
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Vindolanda
Vindolanda

Vindolanda is an archaeological site located in Northumberland, England, which offers a unique glimpse into the daily lives…

Hexham
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is a must-see destination for art and history enthusiasts visiting the…

Worcester
the Midlands
Free admission
Visit World of Wedgwood
World of Wedgwood

The World of Wedgwood is a museum located near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. It is dedicated to preserving the…

Stoke-on-Trent
the Midlands
Admission fee

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