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 Anson Engine Museum
Anson Engine Museum

The Anson Engine Museum: A Portal to Industrial Heritage In the verdant landscapes of Cheshire, hidden among its…

Poynton
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is a unique attraction located in the city of Armagh in Northern Ireland.…

Armagh
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum

With plenty to see and discover, your visit to the Beamish Museum in Beamish County Durham is a…

County Durham
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Big Pit National Coal Museum
Big Pit National Coal Museum

Big Pit National Coal Museum, also known as the National Mining Museum of Wales, is a museum located…

Blaenavon
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town

Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge is a unique and fascinating destination for visitors who are interested in…

Ironbridge
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Catalyst Science Museum
Catalyst Science Museum

Catalyst: A Beacon of Science and Discovery Situated at the heart of innovation, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre &…

Widnes
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Coalport China Museum
Coalport China Museum

The Coalport China Museum in Ironbridge is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and production…

Ironbridge
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Crewe Heritage Centre
Crewe Heritage Centre

Crewe Heritage Centre: Chronicles of the Railway Revolution Situated in the heart of Cheshire, the Crewe Heritage Centre…

Crewe
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh is a fantastic visitor attraction where all the family will explore the story of…

Edinburgh
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre

The Glasgow Science Centre, located on the banks of the River Clyde, is one of Scotland's premier tourist…

Glasgow
Scotland
Admission fee
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 Great Orme Mines
Great Orme Mines

Great Orme Mines: Exploring the Depths of Prehistoric Industry Nestled on the scenic headland of Llandudno in North…

Llandudno
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker: Unveiling Cold War Secrets Amidst the tranquil Cheshire countryside, an inconspicuous structure hides…

Nantwich
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Weaving Tales of Lancashire's Industrial Heritage Set against the backdrop of the stunning Rossendale Valley, the Helmshore Mills…

Helmshore
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Hopewell Colliery
Hopewell Colliery

Hopewell Colliery is a fascinating museum that provides an insight into the rich history of coal mining in…

Coleford
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Jackfield Tile Museum
Jackfield Tile Museum

The Jackfield Tile Museum in Ironbridge is a fascinating destination for visitors who are interested in the history…

Ironbridge
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank

A Celestial Journey on Earth In the heart of the Cheshire countryside, amidst verdant landscapes and serene beauty,…

Macclesfield
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Kelham Island Museum
Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum is a unique and fascinating destination located in the heart of Sheffield, England. This museum…

Sheffield
Yorkshire & the Humber
Free admission
Visit Kielder Observatory
Kielder Observatory

The Kielder Observatory, located in the heart of the Kielder Forest in Northumberland, England, is a unique destination…

Kielder
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope Lead Mining Museum

The Killhope Lead Mining Museum is a unique and fascinating museum located in the heart of the North…

Bishop Auckland
the North East
Admission fee

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