Museums & Art Galleries Essex

Essex Police Museum
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Essex Police Museum
As well as our public open day on Saturdays we also open for special events to appeal to a wide age range including craft workshops during the school holidays, evening talks, monthly toddler classes, group visits and school sessions. The museum was set up as a charity (charity No.1042055)  in 1992 to provide a home for the historical items...
Chelmsford Museum
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Chelmsford Museum
Set in a park with an adventure play area, the museum offers a nice variety of exhibits, from a fine collection of fossils, a living beehive and British wildlife galleries, to the history of the Essex Regiment and the Essex Yeomanry. The Story of Chelmsford exhibition takes the visitor on a journey in the Chelmer Valley from the Ice Ages to the...
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome was established in September 1916 as a base for 37 (Home Defence) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, which also operated from aerodromes at Rochford (today London Southend International Airport) and Goldhanger (long since disappeared). For two years it played a pivotal role in helping to defend the British mainland from...
Battlesbridge Antiques Centre
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Battlesbridge Antiques Centre
Over 80 dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards.  We are just off the A130 on the banks of the River Crouch, midway between Chelmsford and Southend. We buy and sell a wide range of antiques, collectables, crafts, architectural items, garden ornaments, fireplaces and reproductions.  We also offer valuation, restoration...
The Cater Museum
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The Cater Museum
      The Cater Museum houses many artifacts of Billericay and contains a lot of local information.The 18th to 19th century red brick building is tiled and has dormer windows, one of which depicts the war time practice of applying tape to reduce flying glass. The centre window of the first floor is bricked up - this is a...
Southend Planetarium
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Southend Planetarium
The Southend Planetarium is the only public Planetarium facility in the south-east, outside of London. It presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All our presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask, and are generally suitable for ages 7 to adult. Programmes...
Castle Point Transport Museum
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Castle Point Transport Museum
The Museum is at the far end of the Island in Point Road, From the A13 it is sign posted.From the A127 or A12 take the A130 this will take you onto Canvey. Look for signs for town center then travel east onto Point Road, Museum is about a mile on the right from  the town.The Island has signs posted Tranport Museum.  Sat/Nav enter SS8 7TD...
Colchester Museums
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Colchester Museums
 Our award-winning Castle Museum is closed temporarily to the public, as we embark on an ambitious programme of redevelopment. Colchester Castle Museum will reopen in spring 2014 – we look forward to welcoming you back across the bridge! Why visit Colchester Castle Museum?  A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through...
Hollytrees Museum
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Hollytrees Museum
In this vibrant museum, history is delivered with humour and fun in mind, making it an ideal venue for families. One room is dedicated to childhood and is like a large playroom, with snakes and ladders incorporated into the floor, a crawling tunnel, 'time out' area for...
Natural History Museum - Colchester
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Natural History Museum - Colchester
Housed in the unique setting of the former All Saints Church in 1957, the Museum focuses on the rich natural heritage of north-east Essex. Travel from the open through the salt marshes and beaches to the more familiar urban environments of the park. Discover what rocks lie beneath your ...
North Weald Airfield and Museum
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North Weald Airfield and Museum
Welcome to The North Weald Airfield Museum Website. These pages will give you an insight into the history of this great airfield. The importance it played during wartime, the people involved, the planes etc. Accompanying the text are some great pictures that also tell their own stories.Below, the new Limited Edition North Weald Airfield...
The House on the Hill Toy Museum
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The House on the Hill Toy Museum
The owners and curators of the Toy Museum are father and son team, Alan and Jeremy Goldsmith.Alan’s history, as a rock ‘n’ roll promoter from the 1960’s to the present day, lends a unique understanding and experience of this particular field, as well as specialising in early tinplate toys.Jeremy, who was born in the...
The Museum of Harlow
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The Museum of Harlow
The Museum is located in the former Mark Hall stables, linked with the Mark Hall Manor House – which had many distinguished occupants, dating back to the Norman Conquest. The great house was visited on three occasions by Queen Elizabeth 1 and her retinue. It is surrounded by the beautiful Walled Gardens which were originally the kitchen...
Essex Fire Museum
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Essex Fire Museum
Our Mission: To save and protect lives, property and the environment. With a patch covering 367,000 hectares and a population of more than 1.74 million, Essex is one of the largest County fire services in the UK. The County contains every conceivable risk - oil and gas terminals, a power station, two airports, docks, and arguably the country's...
The Henry Moore Foundation
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The Henry Moore Foundation
At Perry Green you will find Henry Moore’s former house and studios, as well as outdoor sculpture displays and galleries.  Opening times Sculpture grounds and house Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm (studios and gallery from 1pm) All open Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm Pre-booking is needed...
Scotts Grotto
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Scotts Grotto
Scott's Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67ft into the chalk hillside. It is rumoured to have cost £10,000 and is thought to have taken 30 years to complete. The chambers and tunnels are lined with shells, flints and pieces of coloured glass, some donated by friends. On top of the hill above the tunnels there is...
Dickens World - Chatham Maritime
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Dickens World - Chatham Maritime
DickensWorld has an assortment of attractions to keep the whole family entertained; jump on board the Great Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time to a Victorian School complete with nasty schoolmaster or get spooked in The Haunted House of 1859. Visitors will get the chance to come face to face with some of...
Historic Dockyard - Chatham
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Historic Dockyard - Chatham
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham is a stunning 80 acre site with historic buildings, museum galleries, historic warships and a vibrant programme of events and activities. We are open seven days a week from 10am until 27th November.   Closing times are:  6pm until 29th October and 4pm 30th October onwards. ...
Kent Police Museum
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Kent Police Museum
The Police Museum was started as a collection of Police memorabilia in the 1960's by officers who felt there was a need to show our history. In 1973, the Police Museum was opened in the attic at Police HQ in Maidstone, by retired inspector John Fail. The history of the Police in the United Kingdom is long and interesting. ...
Royal Engineers Museum
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Royal Engineers Museum
Royal Engineers Museum tells the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers from their military exploits to their contributions to nations around the world. There are a number of galleries, showing the courage innovation and skill of the Royal Engineers. Find out about military architects and siege craft specialist, diving, surveying, flying and...
Hertford Museum
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Hertford Museum
Hertford Museum aims to collect, preserve and interpret evidence of the history of the county town and surrounding parishes in the district of East Hertfordshire for the interest, enjoyment and understanding of the local community and other visitors. Since 1903 Hertford Museum has been a much loved local museum, with fascinating objects that tell...
Firepower The Royal
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Firepower The Royal
Hear personal stories of conflicts from Gunners who were there. Fighting Talk is an oral history project generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund Admission: Adult £5.30 Concession £4.60 Child (5 to 15) £2.50 Children 4 and under free. Family £12.50   Opening Times: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to...
Imperial War Museum Duxford
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
'Imperial War Museum Duxford has to be the best museum ever.' Dan Snow, Heritage Magazine Opening times: Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December. Summer 2011 (19 March 2011 to 29 October 2011) 10.00am - 6.00pm (Last admission 5.00pm) Winter 2011/2012 (30 October 2011 to 16 March 2012) 10.00am - 4.00pm...
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre - Woolwich
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Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre - Woolwich
The Thames Barrier is one of the largest moveable flood barriers in the world. It protects 125 square kilometres of central London. That’s 1.25 million people, historic buildings including the Houses of Parliament, offices, power supplies, tube lines and hospitals to name a few. Visiting The Environment Agency...
2012 Olympic Park Tour - Bromley-by-Bow
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2012 Olympic Park Tour - Bromley-by-Bow
The tour starts at Bromley by Bow underground station and finishes at Pudding Mill Lane station on the DLR. The route taken is mainly off the road, much of it along a tow path in the former industrial Lower Lea valley. Your guide will then lead you to a footpath which goes alongside the Olympic park perimeter fence. From here there are...
Museum of London Docklands - West India Quay
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Museum of London Docklands - West India Quay
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, Museum of London Docklands reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. With archaeological finds, unusual objects, fascinating tours, films, and events, this is one of the capital’s real hidden gems. Admission: 2010 prices: Adult...
National Maritime Museum - Greenwich
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National Maritime Museum - Greenwich
The National Maritime Museum (NMM) was formally established by Act of Parliament in 1934 and opened to the public by King George VI on 27 April 1937. It includes the 17th-century Queen's House and, from the 1950s, the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. There is also a small museum at Cotehele Quay on the Tamar, Cornwall, with the NMM/National...
Planetarium & Royal Observatory - Greenwich
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Planetarium & Royal Observatory - Greenwich
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium and features state-of-the-art HD projection technology, visualisations based on real scientific data and real astronomers., the...
Cutty Sark
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Cutty Sark
Once a tea clipper, this is now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich     Learn about life on board this historic sailing ship and national icon in London's charming Greenwich     Take your turn at the wheel and get great Thames views from the deck. Ahoy!     Go beneath the hull and admire...
The Greenwich Card
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The Greenwich Card
 Experience old and new in London with the Greenwich Card     Secure your Greenwich Card for access to three top London experiences     Marvel at the Old Royal Naval College's incredible Painted Hall     Climb up the iconic O2, and travel around London with an unlimited boat pass Description ...
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
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Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
See Greenwich icons including the Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory What's included Entrance to Cutty Sark Downloadable interactive audio guide for the Cutty Sark in English Entrance to the Royal Observatory Downloadable interactive audio guide for the historical part of the Royal Observatory in English Entrance to the National Maritime Museum...
Museum of Childhood - Bethnal Green
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Museum of Childhood - Bethnal Green
V&A Museum of Childhood offers drop-in activities, workshops and hands-on displays for all ages. Admission: FREE to all   Opening Times: Open everyday. Closed 25,26 December and 1 January Open:10.00 Close:17.45
Royston Museum
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Royston Museum
Opening Times: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10 - 5 (last entry 4:45)   Facilities: The museum shop has a wide range of gifts and souvenirs as well as books and publications of local interest. Royston has a number of great cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy. Public toilets are located just along the road from the museum.  ...
Royston Cave
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Royston Cave
Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 14th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. It's most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings representing the Crucifixion, the Holy Family and several saints, among them St Katherine, St...
Tower of London - Tower Hill
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Tower of London - Tower Hill
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. In its time it has been a royal palace, a fortress, a prison, an armoury, a treasury and an astronomical observatory. As a result there is a lot to see, the...
Britain at War - London Bridge
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Britain at War - London Bridge
The Second World War was the most turbulent and eventful period in the history of the 20th century. It affected the lives of millions of people all over the world, advanced technology and changed political boundaries and ideas of human behaviour. But what was it really like? How did it really feel to be a British citizen during the Second World...
Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Tower Bridge Exhibition
  Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level Walkways, and learn about how and why the Bridge was built. The Walkways boast special viewing windows...
Design Museum - Tower Hill
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Design Museum - Tower Hill
All family visitors to the the Design Museum get an Explore Design Museum Family Trail featuring The Thinkerer. With the help of The Thinkerer kids, and adults, can get the most from their visit to the museum. Opening Hours Daily 10am - 5.45pm Last admission at 5.15pm The Design Museum is open on all bank and national...
Ipswich Transport Museum
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Ipswich Transport Museum
The Ipswich Transport Museum has the largest collection of transport items in Britain devoted to just one town. Everything was either made or used in and around Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk. A brief history of the collection can be found on this website. The collections also include the Ipswich Engineering Collection; displays and objects...
Museum of London - Barbican
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Museum of London - Barbican
Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed under Roman rule, and wonder at medieval London. Monday to Sunday: 10am-6pm Last admission: 5.30pm Closed: 24 to 26 December
St Paul's Cathedral
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St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.
Mill Green Museum & Mill
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Mill Green Museum & Mill
This local history museum for the Welwyn Hatfield District is housed in what was for centuries the home of the millers who worked in the adjoining watermill. The watermill is fully restored and operational. It probably stands on the site of one of four Hatfield mills listed in the Domesday Book. You can watch milling of organic flour every week...
Tate Modern - Bankside
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Tate Modern - Bankside
Tate Modern is the the UK's national gallery of international modern art. Located in St, Ives, Liverpool and London,. The Collection comprises the national collection of British art from the year 1500 to the present day, and of international modern art. Entry is free except for major exhibitions Open Sunday –...
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour - Bankside
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Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour - Bankside
Imagine the Globe as it would have been: the centre of what was once London's most notorious entertainment district, surrounded by raucous taverns and bawdy-houses. Housed beneath the Globe Theatre, the Exhibition uses modern technology and traditional crafts to bring Shakespeare's world to life. Prices Adult: £12.50 Senior (60+):...
The Postal Museum
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The Postal Museum
    Delve into the history of communication at The Postal Museum, including a 15-minute ride on the underground Mail Rail     Learn the secrets of the postal service, hear some crazy stories from mailmen, and see vintage stamps and posters     Have the tissues handy at The Postal Museum when you read...
The National Horseracing Museum
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The National Horseracing Museum
  The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey who committed suicide, which features the pistol...
London Canal Museum - Kings Cross
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London Canal Museum - Kings Cross
At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargoes carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats. Peer down into the unique heritage of a huge Victorian ice well used to store ice imported from Norway...
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Gallery
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Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Gallery
Maidstone Museum is housed in a charming Elizabethan Manor House, in the centre of Maidstone - Kent's County Town. Each gallery will fascinate and surprise; with a wealth of exhibits and objects to see and enjoy as well as regular storytelling, wiggle & jiggle and children's holiday activities. If you are unable to visit the museum today,...
Moyse's Hall Museum
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Moyse's Hall Museum
The museum has themed displays offering opportunities for study and exploration based on: Local history - Suffolk Regiment, Red Barn Murder Social history - Crime and punishment, coinage, death, witchcraft A permanent exhibition is 'Faces of Time', which shows a variety of clocks and paintings. Moyse's Hall offers a variety ...
Bury St Edmunds Abbey
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Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, the abbey was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England. Its remains are extensive and include the complete 14th century Great Gate and Norman Tower, as well as the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church. The relics of the martyred Anglo-Saxon king...
Imperial War Museum - London
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Imperial War Museum - London
Visit Imperial War Museum London The wars of the twentieth century have affected each and every one of us in some way, and the Imperial War Museum is here to tell all our stories, covering all aspects of life in wartime. Admission: Free (Extra charges may apply for special exhibitions)   Opening Times: Open...
Wellcome Collection
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Wellcome Collection
Wellcome Collection is somewhere different to take the kids to expand their minds! There are a number of different collections around subjects such as ‘Life, Genes and You’, ‘Mind and Body’ and ‘Science and Art’ all presented in an interesting and interactive way. Displays to look out for include coloured...
London Fire Brigade Museum - Southwark
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London Fire Brigade Museum - Southwark
Explore our museum Come and visit the London Fire Brigade Museum. Explore the museum’s fire station, once part of the original Southwark fire station in the 1870s and home to a unique collection of historical fire engines. Learn about why the call of ‘beer-oh’ was so important for the pumping of fire engines in the...
The Cartoon Museum - Russell Square
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The Cartoon Museum - Russell Square
On 23rd February 2006 London's first cartoon museum opened to the public. Situated at 35 Little Russell Street, a stone's throw from The British Museum, The Cartoon Museum exhibits the very finest examples of British cartoons, caricature, and comic art from the 18th century to the present day. OPENING TIMES ...
London Film Museum - South Bank
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London Film Museum - South Bank
The London Film Museum is a unique interactive museum attraction right next to the London Eye, giving the visitor a fantastic look behind the scenes of some of the greatest films ever made. We are open every day except Christmas Day. Autumn/Winter...
Merlin's Magical London Pass
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Merlin's Magical London Pass
Enjoy 90-day access to five of London's best attractions and save 58% What's included Access to Lastminute.com London Eye Access to Madame Tussauds London Access to The London Dungeon Access to SEA LIFE London Aquarium Access to DreamWork Tours: Shrek's Adventure! London     Enjoy five of London's most adored attractions with...
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre - Faversham
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Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre - Faversham
Faversham Museum, incorporating the Fleur de Lis Gallery, is housed in the Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre in Preston Street and provides an insight into the history of Faversham and the surrounding area. Do not let the small frontage to the Museum on Preston Street deceive you – there is plenty to see and learn about this unique historic...
London Transport Museum - Covent Garden
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London Transport Museum - Covent Garden
Discover over 370,000 objects from drawings and signs to uniforms and vehicles Museum Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:15) Friday 11:00-18:00 (last admission 17:15)   Adults £13:50; Concessions* £10
The British Museum - London
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The British Museum - London
The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history. Access to the collections is free. The British Museum was...
Petrie Museum of Egyptian
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Petrie Museum of Egyptian
The Petrie Museum houses an estimated 80,000 objects, making it one of the greatest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world. It illustrates life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through the time of the pharaohs, the Ptolemaic, Roman and Coptic periods to the Islamic period. Admission: Free admission but donations...
Grant Museum of Zoology
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Grant Museum of Zoology
The Grant Museum of Zoology is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 68,000 specimens, covering the whole Animal Kingdom. Founded in 1828 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid. Many of the species are now endangered or extinct...
Museum of East Anglian Life
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Museum of East Anglian Life
-  Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on our beautiful 75 acre site -  Explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails. -  Learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture -  Get steamed up with our powerful engines -  Meet our friendly animals including Suffolk Punch...
National Portrait Gallery
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National Portrait Gallery
Collection queries If you wish to provide us with more information about a particular portrait, sitter or artist or you specifically require information about portraits in our collection and cannot find your answers within the Search or Explore areas of the site.     archiveenquiry@npg.org.uk Enquiry services and Freedom of...
Horniman Museum - Forest Hill
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Horniman Museum - Forest Hill
Take a magical journey through rivers, seas and oceans in the Horniman’s highly acclaimed Aquarium. The museum has anthropology, natural history and musical instruments of about 350,000 objects. Also a large collection of stuffed animals and an aquarium noted for its unique layout. 16 acres (65,000 m2) of gardens which include a rose and...
The Farmland Museum
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The Farmland Museum
At the Farmland Museum...     Discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire with objects displays and interactives for all ages.     Visit a village shop and see a magnificent 17th Century stone barn and the workshops, which include a basket maker and a blacksmith....
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey - Cambridge
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Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey - Cambridge
A museum of Cambridgeshire farming and village life and an English Heritage 12th century Abbey in a beautiful rural setting. Visit our complete 1940s Farmworker's Cottage and Village Shop, the 17th century Grade II listed Threshing Barn and displays about crafts and occupations. Please see our website for details of prices, opening times and...
The National Gallery - Trafalgar Square
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The National Gallery - Trafalgar Square
The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. Opening Hours Daily 10am-6pm Friday 10am-9pm (Closing commences 5 mins before time stated) Closed all day 1 January and 24-26 December. Room Closures Some areas of...
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War - London
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Churchill Museum and Cabinet War - London
Shortly after becoming Prime Minister in May 1940, Winston Churchill visited the Cabinet War Rooms to see for himself what preparations had been made to allow him and his War Cabinet to continue working throughout the expected air raids on London. The Churchill Museum uses cutting-edge technology and multimedia displays to bring the exciting...
The Household Cavalry Museum
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The Household Cavalry Museum
Audiovisual Tour The use of this is free of charge to visitors. It is available in 8 languages (including Chinese, Russian and Portuguese available from April 1st 2015). The touchscreen MP3 player outlines the Household Cavalry's history and achievements with soldiers describing what it is like to serve in the regiment today on ceremonial or...
Centre for Computing History
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Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History is an educational charity. Much more than a museum, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, learning workshops and a wide range of events. Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all ages! Admission: The entry fee is £8 for adults and £6 for children between 5 and 16....
Cambridge Museum of Technology
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Cambridge Museum of Technology
Based in the original sewage pumping for Cambridge, the Museum of Technology exists to preserve and exhibit material that is relevant to the Cambridge area, either by its use or its invention. Our collections include: The pumping station's original equipment and other engines. A number of products manufactured by W.G. Pye of Cambridge....
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
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Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
At Brockford not only will you find a full size collection of locomotives and rolling stock but also the museum exhibition hall which is home to a collection of smaller artefacts, documents and models which together tell the story of the building, operation and ultimate decline of the Middy. You will find...
Ripleys Believe It or Not London - Piccadilly Circus
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Ripleys Believe It or Not London - Piccadilly Circus
At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London visitors can marvel at an unbelievable collection of jaw dropping artefacts from across the globe – many of which were collected by the ultimate explorer Robert Ripley himself. With over 700 astonishing exhibits, galleries and interactive experiences spanning across 6 floors,...
Felixstowe Museum
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Felixstowe Museum
Whether your interests include archaeology, local social and medical history, aircraft, STBs or paddle steamers, there will be something to catch your eye in one of our 14 fascinating exhibition areas. Don’t forget that the Museum building itself is also of historical significance as it was once a submarine mining establishment. Built in...
Wellington Barracks
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Wellington Barracks
Welcome to the official website of The Guards Museum in London. The museum contains a wealth of information and artefacts relating to the five regiments of Foot Guards namely Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards. Along with the two regiments of Household Cavalry they make up Her Majesty’s Household Division and enjoy the...
The Fitzwilliam Museum
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Our bicentenary is supported by our Business Partners: TTP Group plc, ACE Cultural Tours, Hewitsons LLP, Marshall of Cambridge, Rheebridge Ltd and Sotheby’s. Admission: Admission to the Museum's collections and to exhibitions is free. Visitors' donations help keep the galleries open and are much appreciated.   Opening Times:...
Tate Britain - Millbank
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Tate Britain - Millbank
The home of British art from 1500 to the present day Millbank London SW1P 4RG 020 7887 8888 visiting.britain@tate.org.uk Entry is free except for major exibitions Open every day 10.00–18.00 Last admission to exhibitions 17.15 Open until 22.00 on the...
Tate Britain - Millbank
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Tate Britain - Millbank
Tate Britain presents a major exhibition of art associated with the British Empire from the 16th century to the present day. The show raises questions about ownership, authorship and how the value and meanings of these diverse objects have changed through history Entry is free except for major exhibitions Admission & opening times ...
University Museum of Zoology - Cambridge
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University Museum of Zoology - Cambridge
With its spectacular whale skeleton hanging over the entrance, the museum of Zoology is home to a huge variety of recent and fossil animals. With intricately beautiful shells, a comprehensive collection of British birds, and many large skeletons of mammals, the display trace the evolution of animal life. Admission free Opening hours Monday...
The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences - Cambridge
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The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences - Cambridge
A journey through the worlds history of: Ancient Life In this gallery we explore the distant origins of life on Earth, from the very first traces in muddy pools to the rapid development of marine life and the first land animals. Life in the Jurassic Seas In this part of the gallery we invite you to explore the ancient marine world, and...
Whipple Museum of the History of Science - Cambridge
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science - Cambridge
The Whipple Museum holds an internationally important collection of scientific instruments and models, dating from the Middle Ages to the present. Opening hours The Museum is open from 12:30-4:30pm from Monday-Friday . Admission is free and open to all.
The Royal Mews - Buckingham Palace
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The Royal Mews - Buckingham Palace
One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace provides a unique insight into the department of the Royal Household that provides transport by road for The Queen and other members of the Royal Family. You can visit the Royal Mews at your leisure using the complimentary audio tour, which lasts approximately 45...
Cambridge and County Folk Museum
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Cambridge and County Folk Museum
Housed in the former White House Inn, this is a warm-hearted, interactive museum displaying the everyday life of Cambridgeshire people. In addition to discovering more about our local heroes and legends, there is plenty to keep the family entertained. Come and find our mummified rat; marvel at the mole's paws; and be watchful of the witches...
Museum of Cambridge
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Museum of Cambridge
In the year of our 80th Anniversary, the Museum of Cambridge, together with partners and supporters, brings you the second Cambridge History Festival; a celebration including talks, walks and events. Admission: Adult £4 Concession £2 Children under 12 admitted free!   Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10.30am to 5pm...
Leeds Castle - Maidstone
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Leeds Castle - Maidstone
Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years. Open all year round, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets to Leeds Castle are valid for one year from the date of purchase, so you can visit the castle and grounds as many times as you like. Visitors...
The Victoria and Albert Museum - Kensington
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The Victoria and Albert Museum - Kensington
There's never been a better time to be involved with the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world's greatest museum of art and design. Over the next few years we are undergoing an exciting transformation. Our vision is to open up the Museum, making our beautiful building and world-class collections accessible and inspiring for everyone. We need you...
The Science Museum - Kensington
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The Science Museum - Kensington
The Science Museum was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace. Today the Museum is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. Open from 10.00 - 18.00 every day except 24 to 26 December. Last entry 17.15. We are...
Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema - Kensington
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Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema - Kensington
See stunning science films in our huge IMAX cinema adult £10.00 child/concession £8.00 family (1 adult, 2 children) £20.00 family (2 adults, 2 children) £27.00 family (2 adults, 1 child) £21.00 members FREE
Burwell Museum
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Burwell Museum
An amazing family day out – climb the windmill, follow the trails, enjoy the rare vintage vehicles, old schoolroom and village shop, and find out how people lived in Burwell on the edge of the Fens Admission: Adult £4 Child (5 to 16) £2 Under 5s free   Opening Times: Open from Easter to the end of October. 11am...
The National Army Museum - Chelsea
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The National Army Museum - Chelsea
Visit the National Army Museum and find out how Britain's past has helped to shape our present and our future. Discover the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world, and see how the actions of a few can affect the futures of many. Admission: 2007 prices: FREE ENTRY   Opening Times: ...
Saatchi Gallery - Chelsea
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Saatchi Gallery - Chelsea
The Saatchi Gallery opened in Chelsea in October 2008. The Duke of York's HQ, Sloane Square, offers an ideal environment to view contemporary art, with very large well-proportioned rooms and high ceilings. The Gallery occupies the entire 70,000 sq ft building giving the gallery scope for a book shop, educational ...
Herne Bay Museum and Gallery
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Herne Bay Museum and Gallery
From Dambusters to Floods, and Piers to Punch & Judy, this delightful museum and gallery has plenty of surprises under one roof. Displays include local paintings, prints and photos, prehistoric elephant tusks and fossils from local beaches, coastal wildlife and a Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb prototype from World War Two. The art gallery...
Natural History Museum - London
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Natural History Museum - London
'Welcome to the Natural History Museum. We promote the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark buildings.' Dr Michael Dixon - Director Entry is free (there is a charge for temporary...
Royal Air Force Museum London - Hendon
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Royal Air Force Museum London - Hendon
Opened in 1972 by Her Majesty the Queen and situated on the historic site of London Aerodrome at Hendon, our North London Museum is the only London attraction to house over 100 aircraft from around the world including some very early aircraft designs through to the latest modern day jets and military aircraft. With free admission plus free...
Chelsea FC Stamford Bridge Guided Tour & Museum
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Chelsea FC Stamford Bridge Guided Tour & Museum
Get unrivalled access to the home of the Blues     Take a guided tour behind the scenes of Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC     Tour the tunnel, dressing rooms, press room, and areas normally reserved for players, management, and officials     See the Chelsea Museum (also known as the Centenary...
St Albans Museum + Gallery
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St Albans Museum + Gallery
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/sites/default/files/images/town-hall-03-cecelina-banner.jpg Set over three floors, the newly created state-of-the-art gallery spaces showcase over 2,000 years of priceless heritage and display contemporary artworks – sharing local, national and world treasures with all. Promising fresh experiences...
Verulamium Museum
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Verulamium Museum
The museum of everyday life in Roman Britain Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics outside of the Mediterranean. Bring the entire family and explore the wonders of Roman life, immerse yourself in recreated Roman rooms and admire...
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
What was it like in early Anglo-Saxon times? Perhaps we will never really know. At West Stow you can walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, explore their homes, see the evidence for yourself - then make up your own mind.
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