Museums in the United Kingdom

UK Museums and Galleries

This collection highlights 20 UK museums, galleries and cultural sites showcasing tangible history and specialized collections: national natural history and art holdings in Edinburgh, maritime heritage on Bristol's historic ships, regional archaeological and Roman displays near Hadrian’s Wall, aviation exhibits at former RAF sites, and local museums preserving smuggling, fishing and industrial stories.

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National Museum of Scotland

Major cultural institution featuring exhibits on natural history, Scottish history, Egyptian artifacts, and Celtic art. The building combines modern and Romanesque architecture and offers free admission and accessible facilities.

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Scottish National Gallery

Art museum housed in a neoclassical building featuring a collection of Scottish and European artworks from the 14th to the mid-20th century.

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Museum of Edinburgh

Historic museum housed in Huntly House showcasing the city's history, craftsmanship, and legends through diverse collections and exhibitions.

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The Scotch Whisky Experience

The ultimate whisky attraction offering a journey through the distilling process.

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular…

The Real Mary King's Close / Public domain

The Real Mary King's Close

Mary King's Close is a historic close located under the Edinburgh City Chambers building on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area…

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SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time.

Arpingstone / Public domain

Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a large museum and art gallery in Bristol, England.

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M Shed

M Shed is a museum in Bristol, England, located on Prince's Wharf beside the Floating Harbour in a dockside transit shed formerly occupied…

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Malvern Museum

The Malvern Museum in Great Malvern, the town centre of Malvern, Worcestershire, England, is located in the Priory Gatehouse, the former…

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Duff House

Duff House is a Georgian estate house in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Lies Thru a Lens / CC BY 2.0

City Mill

The Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the centre of the ancient English city of Winchester.

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City Art Gallery & Museum

The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is an art gallery and local museum in Worcester, the county town of Worcestershire, England.

Julian Paren / CC BY-SA 2.0

Shetland Museum and Archives

The Shetland Museum and Archives is a museum in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Victorian museum in Exeter housing archaeology, natural history, world cultures and fine art collections, with interactive displays and rotating temporary exhibitions.