Science Museums in the UK


Set out below are Science museums in the UK including Discovery Museum. Britain's Finest Science museums house the world´s finest collections illustrating the history and contemporary practice of science, technology, medicine and industry.


Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

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


Dorman Museum

Dorman Museum

Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Teesside  
The Dorman Museum was completely refurbished and expanded to give eight galleries filled with different themes, stories and objects. Explore `Earth in Space´ or take a... more


Flambards Experience-Victorian Village & Gardens

Flambards Experience-Victorian Village & Gardens

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


Hunterian Museum

Hunterian Museum

The University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow City  
The Hunterian Museum is Scotland´s first public museum, established in 1807 and located within the Gothic splendour of the University of Glasgow. Based on the vast... more


Milestones

Milestones

Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire  
Milestones, winner of the Social and Industrial History Award under the National Heritage Museum of the Year scheme. Atmospheric street scenes with shops from the late... more


Mills Observatory

Mills Observatory

Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee, Angus  
Mills Observatory is the UK´s only full-time public observatory. See the stars and planets through an impressive Victorian telescope. Fascinating displays on astronomy and space exploration.... more


Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry

Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, Greater Manchester  
Museum of Science and Industry: Uncover Manchester´s industrial past and learn about the fascinating stories of the people who contributed to the history and science of... more


National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum

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


New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

53 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire  
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is situated within the historic New Walk area of the city. In 1849, the Literary & Philosophical Society formally presented... more


Oxfordshire Museum

Oxfordshire Museum

Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire  
The Oxfordshire Museum is set in attractive gardens, and features collections of Oxfordshire´s rich history, and reflect the archaeology, local history, landscape and wildlife of the... more


Royal Museum & Museum of Scotland

Royal Museum & Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  
The Royal Museum & The Museum of Scotland stand side-by-side in the centre of the city. The Museum of Scotland presents the history of Scotland, it´s... more


Science Museum

Science Museum

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


Torquay Museum

Torquay Museum

529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon  
Ranked among the finest in South West England, Torquay Museum is a journey of discovery for everyone. The new interactive Explorers Gallery takes you on a... more


Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Free School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire  
Whipple Museum of the History of Science is housed in a large hall that was built in 1618. The Museum holds a pre-eminent collection of scientific... more


World Museum Liverpool

World Museum Liverpool

William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside  
The World Museum Liverpool´s galleries include World Cultures, the Bug House, an Aquarium, Clore Natural History Centre, Weston Discovery Centre and Treasure House Theatre. With thousands... more