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.
Comment: For over 200 years silk was the main industry in Macclesfield. This heritage is preserved in 4 museums. The Silk Museum is where the development of the silk industry is told. At Paradise Mill knowledgable guides demonstrate the intricate processes of weaving. You can also visit the West Park Museum, where the collections comprise a wide range of objects relating to local history.
Comment: A regional index of Maritime and Naval museums, and Museum-Ships in Britain and Ireland with commentary. Including Museums in the Greater London area such as HMS Belfast, Cutty Sark Clipper Ship, Imperial War Museum, The London Canal Museum, National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College, Science Museum and the Thames Police Museum,
Comment: They operate museums and historic sites across Hampshire in partnership with 10 other local authorities. The Museums Service manages a wealth of collections representing Hampshire's archaeology, history, art and environment. There is also online information on over 100,000 objects from the collections representing just a small proportion of the collections.
Comment: The Museums Service is based at the Falconer Museum in Forres. The service collects, preserves and interprets a wide range of local heritage material and also runs a number of other museums and visitor centres within Moray such as The Nelson Tower, Burghead Museum, The Anson Gallery, Tomintoul Museum and the Tugnet Ice House Visitor Centre.
Comment: These web pages list and provide information on all their museums and galleries. The site provides a guide to what's on in the area such as exhibitions and information on educational services such as workshops. The site is also available in German, French, Italian and Spanish. Click on their image map to see information on each site.
Comment: These host a wealth of information on the City's past. Swansea Museum is the oldest Museum in Wales. The Glynn Vivian collection includes holdings of Swansea and Nantgarw pottery and porcelain. The site also provides information on the Maritime Museum and the Dylan Thomas Centre, which houses a permanent exhibition on the life and work of this famous local poet.
Comment: Set in Oaklands Park, Chelmsford. There's a programme of exhibitions and events so whether it's nostalgia, fun or learning you want, you'll get a warm welcome at Chelmsford's Museums. Visit the website to read all about the Chelmsford Museum, the Essex Regiment Museum and the Engine House Project.
Comment: This site provides information on Hull's collection of heritage sites. You will find contact details and information on the Ferens Art Gallery, Arctic Corsair, Hands-on History, Hull and East Riding Museum, Maritime Museum, Spurn Lightship, Streetlife Museum and Wilberforce House Museum. Find out how to get to each site through the website.
Comment: This directory provides brief details of museums with collections relating to the Arctic and Antarctic. It features an index of countries around the world that are represented in the directory. Their listings include the Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Discovery Point in Dundee, and the Museum of Mankind in London. The site also includes a directory of polar and cold regions organisations.
Comment: Visit their museums at Dunbar and Prestongrange and explore East Lothian's rich heritage. Find out about their exhibition and events programme, their digitisation projects and check out their online exhibitions. Join their mailing list to find out first about events and exhibitions. Their other museums are North Berwick and John Muir.