Museum & Galleries
Looking to experience some of the cultural heritage currently on offer? This directory will guide you to the web sites of the premier museums, galleries and exhibitions.
Stately Homes Guide, The
This website brings you all the information you need to help you plan your visit to or event at one of Britain's stately homes, gardens, castles and other historic properties and houses. Their quarterly column, Stately Talk, takes an insider look at news and views affecting stately homes. Check it out for details of offers and tips to make your visit more enjoyable still. View Site »
24 Hour Museum
The UK's national virtual museum. Their growing database includes over 2,500 museums, galleries and heritage attractions. You can search their site for what's on in the UK by place, date or by any subject you choose. They feature regular news and exhibition stories on the site, along with Internet trails produced in partnership with museums and galleries. View Site »
Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service
One of the largest regional museum services in Britain. They look after the Castle, Bridewell, Royal Norfolk Regimental, St Peter Hungate and Strangers' Hall museums in Norwich. Also oversee the Elizabethan House, Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, The Tolhouse Museum in Great Yarmouth and more. Get information on local studies and events. View Site »
New Exhibitions of Contemporary Art
This site provides online listings of contemporary art exhibitions in London, the English regions, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands. It is current, searchable and comprehensive. Their brochure is available to the public to pick up without cost at any of the galleries listed. It can be viewed and printed from the website for free. View Site »
York Museums Trust
Select your destination and discover over two thousand years of history. York Museums Trust is responsible for the development and management of three major museums in York. These are York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum & Gardens and the York Art Gallery, all of which have long and distinguished histories. Find out all about what's on and when on the website. View Site »
Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums
They offer a varied programme of special exhibitions and displays, workshops, talks, concerts and other events. Admission is free to all venues. This site features information on Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Tolbooth. View Site »
National Museums Liverpool
Today there are eight National Museums Liverpool, together attracting nearly one million visitors. Their mission is to promote the public enjoyment and understanding of art, history and science. This is achieved through exhibitions, education, consultancy, archaeological excavation and fieldwork, scientific and historical research and building and collection care. View Site »
Surrey Museums Consultative Committee
There are over thirty museums in Surrey. Some are run by district and borough councils, some by the Ministry of Defence, some by universities and some by independent groups. All museums, and all museum visitors are served by Surrey Museums Consultative Committee. From collections of early race cars to rural life exhibitions and geological specimens, Surrey's museums cover a wide variety of topics. View Site »
Kent County Council Museums Service
As well as running their own museums at Folkestone, Ramsgate and Sevenoaks, they also provide information, support and advice to museums across Kent. This site holds information about the many exciting museums and galleries that Kent has to offer. Detailed listings of the museums and galleries can be found by selecting from one of the areas of Kent presented. View Site »
Museums of the Potteries
Their four museums celebrate the people, products and landscape of the North Staffordshire Potteries, the only area in Britain to be so completely identified with one industry. This website gives a flavour of the range and quality of their museums and collections. You can then visit the Potteries and experience the real thing. View Site »
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