Maritime Museums in the UK

Shiprow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire  
The City´s award-winning Maritime Museum brings the history of the North Sea to life. View displays and exciting exhibitions on the offshore oil industry, shipbuilding, fishing... more

Maritime Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire  
Bucklers Hard Village is one of England´s most attractive and unusual villages. It was created in the early 18th century by the 2nd Duke of Montagu,... more

Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough, Teesside  
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is set in the scenic grounds of Stewart Park, and traces the life of Captain James Cook, the world´s most famous... more

St Peter Port, Guernsey  
The history of the magnificent Castle Cornet spans eight centuries when it stood guard over St Peter Port. The story of the castle is told using... more

Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire  
The D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery was opened in 1984 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings in 1944. It houses the magnificent and... more

Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear  
Discovery Museum is the North East of England´s most popular free museum. Walk through its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside, from... more

North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria  
The Dock Museum is built over an original Victorian dry dock, this modern Museum tells the history of Barrow-in-Furness. Discover how it grew from a 19th... more

Culdrose Manor, Helston, Cornwall  
Flambards Experience-Victorian Village & Gardens, established nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out... more

Harbour Square, Derry, Co Londonderry  
The Harbour Museum opened in 1995, is situated in the former Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioner´s Office, built in 1882. Collections on display include architectural drawings,... more

Church Square, Hartlepool, Teesside  
Hartlepool Art Gallery opened in 1996, is situated in a beautifully restored Victorian church. The programme of exhibitions is changed regularly and features the best of... more

Queen Victoria Square, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire  
At Maritime Museum, set in a magnifient Victorian building that was formally known as the Town Docks Museum, discover the secrets of Hull´s colourful maritime heritage... more

New North Quay, St Helier, Jersey  
Set in the historic harbour area of St Helier, the Maritime Museum explores the sea and our relationship with it. It reflects on the experience of... more

High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex  
Marlipins Museum, once a Customs House, now holds artefacts from the long history of the Shoreham area and the maritime past plus a collection of local... more

Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside  
Set sail and drop anchor for a fun day out with the whole family at Merseyside Maritime Museum. Come and explore our large and varied collections... more

No 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London  
The Museum in Docklands unlocks the history of London´s river, port and people in a spectacular Georgian warehouse. Explore the story of Londoners from across the... more

Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, Teesside  
The Museum of Hartlepool tells the story of Hartlepool from prehistoric times to the present day using many original artefacts, photographs and models. Fascinating archaeological finds... more

1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City  
The Museum of Transport is the history of transport by land and sea told through the collections with a Glasgow focus. On display is the oldest... more

Romney Road, Greenwich, London  
At the National Maritime Museum, Britain´s seafaring history is displayed in 20 galleries on life at sea. Special feature on Nelson´s Navy. Exhibitions include the history... more

Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall  
Located on the edge of Falmouth´s stunning harbour, The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is a hands-on, 21st century, new generation of visitor attraction that will appeal... more

24 Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  
At the Newhaven Heritage Museum, find out what it was like to live in the tightly-knit fishing community of Newhaven, earning a living as a fishwife... more

Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon  
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery runs an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, Tuesday Talks, concerts, family workshops and other events alongside its more permanent gallery... more

53 High Street, South Queensferry, West Lothian  
Queensferry Museum is situated in the historic former Royal Burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the great bridges spanning the Forth. The museum... more

Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire  
The River & Rowing Museum is situated in picturesque Henley-on-Thames. This award-winning Museum has three main themes, with galleries celebrating each one. The River Thames, the... more

Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire  
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, depicts a hundred years of submarines and is Gosport´s Premier Waterfront Tourist Attraction on Portsmouth Harbour. Step on board for a... more

Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria  
The Ruskin Museum is acclaimed by the Rough Guide to The Lake District, as `the most thought-provoking in the Lakes´. Telling the story of Coniston from... more

Exhibition Road, London  
The Science Museum opened in 1857 and has over 40 galleries where visitors can experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years. The largest... more

Wool House, Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire  
Southampton Maritime Museum is situated on Town Quay Road. The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. It is now a... more

Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea Area  
The Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales that opened in 1841 and houses a diverse range of collections reflecting the passions of the Victorian... more

Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk  
Time and Tide - Museum of Great Yarmouth Life is housed in a converted Victorian herring works. Discover Great Yarmouths fascinating history, maritime and fishing heritage.... more

Slatey Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside  
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is a large purpose built art gallery, opened in 1928 housing the vast majority of Birkenhead´s collection of artistic masterpieces. Permanent... more