Have you got a hankering for some history? Look no further, our lists can direct you to the collections best able to fulfil your fossil fantasy or avail your artefact addiction. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL
Comment: The British Army's own museum, situated in Chealsea, London. As well as chronicling the campaigns and battles fought by the British over the last 500 years the Museum's displays illustrate the social history of the British Army from Tudor times to the present day. Check out their website for their special events programme, a lunchtime lectures timetable and contact details.
Comment: The world's largest dedicated helicopter museum is located in
Weston-super-Mare on the South West coast of England. The museum has a coffee shop, children's play area and a gift shop.
Opening times and directions, including a printable map,
can be found on the visitors information page on this webiste.
Comment: This site provides informtion on the RAF's two museums in Hendon and Cosford. Royal Air Force Museum Hendon is situated on the historic site of the original London Aerodrome. It houses some 80 aircraft from around the world. Set in scenic Shropshire, Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has one of the largest aviation collections in the UK, with over 70 historic aircraft.
Comment: This museum is located beside the river Thames in London. With a variety of exciting special exhibitions, children's activities, lectures and adult creative workshops there is always something new for everyone to see and do. Check their website to see regular updates, or you can register to be sent a copy of their newsletter.
Comment: Responsible for the care, conservation and presentation to the public of HM Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments and Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, the Banqueting House, Whitehall and Kew Palace with Queen Charlotte's Cottage. The site gives detailed information about England's Royal Historic Palaces.
Comment: Here, archaeologists discovered the preserved remains of Jorvik, the place the Vikings once called home. They used that evidence to create one of the world's most enthralling reconstructions of the Viking Age. Jorvik Viking Centre opened in April 1984 and has since welcomed over 12 million visitors through its doors to travel back in time to the Viking Age.
Comment: Caphouse Colliery is on the western edge of the Yorkshire coalfield, where mining has been carried out for centuries.
Trained miners take visitors for an unforgettable walk through mining history in Wakefield. Calling on their long experience in the industry, all of their guides can show at first hand what it was like to descend underground to mine coal.
Comment: Located in London, this is the UK's national museum of natural history, and a centre of scientific excellence in taxonomy and biodiversity. The Museum's mission is to maintain and develop its collections and use them to promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world. The Museum offers a wide range of topical natural history websites.
Comment: This was opened in 1899. Visit the website for key information, a museum guide and to search the collections. It also features details of events and exhibitions. Take a few moments to view their virtual walkthrough. There is also a reference to the study collections which are not permanently on view.
Comment: The UK's first and only museum dedicated to the exciting world of hats and hat making. Situated within Wellington Mill, the site has been transformed into a major new attraction and educational resource in the heart of Stockport. Learn about Stockport's historic links with hatting and how the industry flourished employing over 4,500 people by the end of the 19th century.