Science, Industry & Technology Museums

The UK has historically and still is a world leader when it comes to science and technology. To reflect this there are many museums about various aspects of science and technology both old and new. Popular museums in this category include the London Science Museum, the Thinktank in Birmingham and Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. Most museums in this category are free to enter and well worth a visit.

Visit M Shed
M Shed

Situated in Bristol, the magnificent M Shed is a a nice place to visit specifically for those interested…

Bristol
the South West
Free admission
Visit National Space Centre
National Space Centre

The National Space Centre in Leicester is a premier destination for space enthusiasts and those looking for an…

Leicester
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit National Waterfront Museum
National Waterfront Museum

The National Waterfront Museum is a museum located in Swansea, Wales, that explores the industrial and maritime heritage…

Swansea
Wales
Free admission
Visit Quarry Bank Mill
Quarry Bank Mill

Quarry Bank Mill: An Enduring Emblem of the Industrial Revolution Nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Quarry Bank…

Wilmslow
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

Built in 1894, the Queen Street Textile Mill, a Grade one listed building is a treat for anyone…

Burnley
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Royal Observatory Greenwich
Royal Observatory Greenwich

The Royal Observatory in Greenwich is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in astronomy, history, and science. Located…

Greenwich
London
Admission fee
Visit Science Museum – London
Science Museum – London

The Science Museum is a major museum in London, England, dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It…

Kensington
London
Free admission
Visit Stretton Watermill
Stretton Watermill

Stretton Watermill: A Journey Through Time and Tides Nestled amidst the lush green fields of Cheshire's countryside, Stretton…

Malpas
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Techniquest
Techniquest

Techniquest: Illuminating Minds with the Power of Science Located in the heart of Cardiff, Wales, Techniquest is a…

Cardiff
Wales
Admission fee
Visit The British Ironwork Centre
The British Ironwork Centre

The British Ironwork Centre is a unique destination located in the heart of Shropshire, England. The centre is…

Oswestry
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit The Centre For Computing History
The Centre For Computing History

Situated in Cambridge Cambridgeshire, The Centre for Computing History is a visit not be missed, especially if you…

Cambridge
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit The East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway is a unique living museum. A fully functioning Steam Railway with 7 stations, over…

Bury
the North West
Admission fee
Visit The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life

The Museum of English Rural Life, located in Reading, England, is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in…

Reading
the South East
Free admission
Visit The National Glass Centre
The National Glass Centre

With a great deal to discover and explore your visit to the National Glass Centre in Sunderland is…

Sunderland
the North East
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 Science And Industry Museum
The Science And Industry Museum

With lot's to see, do and explore, your visit the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester is a…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill
The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill

The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill: Macclesfield's Rich Textile Legacy In the charming town of Macclesfield, often referred…

Macclesfield
the North West
Admission fee
Visit The Thackray Museum Of Medicine
The Thackray Museum Of Medicine

Anyone interested in medicine will have a fantastic experience when visiting the Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds,…

Leeds
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

The Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum is a great day out for all the family. With several areas to…

Birmingham
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit V&A Dundee
V&A Dundee

Situated on the banks of the River Tay in Dundee is the V&A Museum also know as Scotland's…

Dundee
Scotland
Free admission

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