British Museum
Now closed
The British Museum is one of the world’s great museums. It is the most-visited museum in the United Kingdom and its exhibits chronicle the story of the western world through an unmatched collection of antiques and displays that include the Elgin Marbles, the Rosetta Stone, the Iron Age Lindow Man and numerous Egyptian mummies and sarcophagi.
Thackray Museum of Medicine
Now closed
The excellent Thackray Museum of Medicine (formerly the Thackray Medical Museum) in Leeds has interesting displays focusing on the history of medicine. The museum is housed in the former Leeds Union Workhouse, which was built in 1858 and has been primarily a medical facility for the poor before becoming the East Leeds War Hospital during the First World War.
National Science and Media Museum
The National Science and Media Museum, formerly the National Media Museum (and before that, the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television), is Bradford’s top attraction. It has seven floors of galleries with a focus on the history, culture and the underlying science of photography, film and television.
Bolling Hall
Now closed
Bolling Hall is one of Bradford’s oldest buildings, with much of the current building dating from the 14th century. The manor house was originally the seat of the Bolling and then the Tempests, two important land-owning families in the days when Bradford was just a small town.
Museum of Liverpool
Now closed
The Museum of Liverpool is set in a striking modern building at Pier Head. The museum tells the story of Liverpool’s history, people and culture and its exhibits include displays about the role of the Industrial Revolution and Liverpool’s role as a major port city serving the British Empire. There are also exhibits about cultural icons such as The Beatles and recent changes to the city’s urban environment and culture.
The Beatles Story
Now closed
The Beatles Story is a popular attraction that has displays on various aspects of the Beatles including Liverpool in the 60s, the Abbey Road studios and their Hamburg era. Highlights include a replica of the Cavern Club, George Harrison’s first guitar, John Lennon’s glasses and the Beatles’ jackets.
Natural History Museum
Now closed
The Natural History Museum is a fine Gothic revival building that features a rich collection of exhibits from the animal and plant kingdoms, which include the huge dinosaurs that dominate the main exhibition halls, the impressive mammal balcony and the ecology gallery with its moonlit, replica rainforest.
Hunterian Museum
Now closed
The Hunterian Museum houses a large collection of medical specimens, anatomical models and surgical instruments, providing an insight into the history and development of medical science. With exhibits spanning centuries, the museum offers a fascinating exploration of human anatomy and medical advancements.
Garden Museum
Now closed
The Garden Museum, adjacent to Lambeth Palace, is London’s only museum with a focus on the design and history of gardens. The museum is housed inside the historic St Mary-at-Lambeth church, which predates the Norman Conquest, and features a tower with views across the Thames.
Kent Museum of the Moving Image (Kent MOMI)
Now closed
Established in 2018, the Kent Museum of the Moving Image (Kent MOMI) explores the history of moving and projected images, delving beyond cinema to examine earlier forms of visual entertainment. Kent MOMI features changing exhibitions, showcasing various aspects of film history.
Leighton House Museum
Now closed
Leighton House Museum, in London’s Holland Park area, offers a glimpse into the life and artistic sensibilities of Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830–1896), a prominent Victorian painter and president of the Royal Academy. However, the main reason for visiting the museum is for the opportunity to see inside this unique house.
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