Museums

National Maritime Museum National Maritime Museum- Incorporating the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and Queen's House. Promotes understanding of the history and future of Britain and the sea. Grant Museum of Zoology Grant Museum of Zoology- Zoological museum on the campus of University College London containing collections from other, now-closed London university zoological collections. Wellcome Collection Wellcome Collection- Museum with exhibitions on the history and practice of medicine and health-related sciences. The Keats House The Keats House- Former home of John Keats, with details of history, events, venue hire and exhibits. Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology- Collection of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeological objects on the campus of University College London. Belsize Park Deep Level Shelter Belsize Park Deep Level Shelter- Photographs and history of this 1940s wartime shelter. Burgh House Trust Burgh House Trust- Burgh House incorporating Hampstead Museum is a grade 1 listed building with permanent displays on Hampstead history. Includes history, collections and room hir… The British Library The British Library- Information about services including events, exhibitions, educational programmes and tours. The British Postal Museum & Archive The British Postal Museum & Archive- Visitor information, details of collections and exhibitions, online catalogue, and educational resources. The Jewish Museum The Jewish Museum- Collections on the history of the Jewish community in Britain, the Holocaust, and ceremonial art. The Dickens House Museum The Dickens House Museum- Charles Dickens and his family lived here briefly, and it now houses a collection of letters, ephemera and photographs. London Canal Museum London Canal Museum- Historical exhibitions and boat trips, based in an old ice warehouse near King's Cross. It also features the history of the ice trade and ice cream. The Freud Museum The Freud Museum- Home of Sigmund and his daughter, now a museum containing Freud's library and collection of antiquities. The British Museum The British Museum- Home of one of the greatest collections of antiquities in the world. Whitstable Museum Whitstable Museum- Maritime museum and art gallery reflecting the traditions of the harbour town. Featuring exhibits on wildlife, diving and shipping. Kent Battle of Britain Museum Kent Battle of Britain Museum- Contains information of the exhibits and content of the museum. Includes opening times and location. Finchcocks Living Museum of Music Finchcocks Living Museum of Music- Keyboard instruments from 18th and 19th centuries, chamber organs, harpsichords, virginals, spinets and clavichords. News, wedding facilities, c… Eden Valley Museum Eden Valley Museum- Aims to bring local history to life using touch screen technology and hands-on exhibits. Includes admission fees, opening times, tours, facilities, preview and… Kent Police Museum Kent Police Museum- Collection of memorabilia tracing the history of the Kent County Constabulary from its beginning on 14th January 1857. Based at the Historic Dockyard. Includes… The Historic Dockyard The Historic Dockyard- Dockyard and museum contains over 40 ancient monuments and a range of maritime and naval exhibits including three historic warships. Includes event guide an… Crampton Tower Museum Crampton Tower Museum- Celebrating the inventor and engineer Thomas Russel Crampton 1816-1888. Includes photos, location and opening hours. Milestones Milestones- A living history museum with collections of industrial and everyday life. Willis Museum Willis Museum- Museum of Basingstoke town and country life through the ages. Harwich Redoubt Harwich Redoubt- Built in 1808 to defend the harbour against Napoleonic forces, believed to be the largest ancient monument in the country. Contains photographs and location detai… National Vintage Wireless and Television Museum National Vintage Wireless and Television Museum- A history of radio and television technology located in the High Lighthouse. Includes history of the lighthouse and gallery tour. Brighton and Hove Museums Brighton and Hove Museums- A portal for all the local museums and art galleries. Displays collections, opening times and descriptions of the attractions. The Brighton Toy and Model Museum The Brighton Toy and Model Museum- Visitor information, news, events, background and information about becoming a patron. The Regency Town House The Regency Town House- A museum and heritage centre focused on the history of the Brighton area between the 1780s and 1850s and British life during this period. Red House Museum and Gardens Red House Museum and Gardens- A former workhouse in the town centre with exhibits reflecting the social history, geology and archaeology of the area. Galleries, programmes and inf… Royal Cornwall Museum Royal Cornwall Museum- The largest museum in Cornwall with permanent displays on Cornwall's history and a diverse range of temporary exhibitions.