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Museums and Art Galleries in England, such as Peter Scott Gallery and Dorman Museum are listed below.
Peter Scott Gallery
Lancaster University, Lancaster
The Peter Scott Gallery presents a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and associated events. The gallery is located on Lancaster University Campus and houses the University´s International Art Collection. The University´s stunning collection... more
Dorman Museum
Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
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 dive into our interactive gallery based on water. Experience life in a bomb... more
Compton Verney
Compton Verney
Compton Verney offers a unique Art Gallery experience. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam Mansion set in 120 acres of ´Capability´ Brown landscaped parkland, it houses art from around the world. Six permanent collections include: paintings from... more
Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke Road, Brighton
Booth Museum of Natural History has over half a million specimens, natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries, including hundreds of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings. Plus butterflies, a whale and... more
Anne of Cleves Museum
52 Southover High Street, Lewes
Henry VIII and his wives have fascinated the British for generations so it’s little wonder that Anne of Cleves’ House, tucked away in rural Sussex, is such a popular visitor attraction. Anne was given the house in 1541 as part of her divorce... more
Southampton City Art Gallery
Civic Centre, Southampton
Southampton City Art Gallery is the most outstanding gallery in the south of England, internationally renowned for its collection of contemporary works by British artists. The collection numbers over 3500 works, and spans 600 years of European art... more
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Burdon Road, Sunderland
At the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day is told by hands-on exhibits and interactive displays. The Art Gallery shows paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian... more
Wardown Park Museum
Old Bedford Road, Luton
Situated in beautiful Wardown Park.At the Wardown Park Museum you can explore the development of Luton from pre-history to the present day. Highlights include the Luton Life Gallery, the nationally important Lace Collection and the Bedfordshire and... more
The Ruskin Museum
Yewdale Road, Coniston
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 the Stone Age to the Jet Era, it provides a masterly introduction to Coniston´s two blue-eyed... more
The Manchester Museum
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
The Manchester Museum: Dinosaurs (including Stan the T.rex), ancient Egyptian objects and live animals (such as frogs and snakes) are some of the treasures you can encounter at The Manchester Museum on Oxford Road, part of The University of... more
Gainsborough´s House
46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury
Gainsborough´s House: The birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough RA (1727-88). Historic house dating back to the 16th century with an attractive walled garden. The outstanding collection, of Gainsborough´s paintings, drawings and prints, is shown together... more
Shire Hall Gallery
Market Square, Stafford
The Shire Hall Gallery is the largest venue in Staffordshire dedicated to the visual arts and crafts. Situated in a fascinating Grade II listed building formerly used as the Crown Court, the Shire Hall Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring a wide... more
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Castle Museum
Castle Park, Colchester
Colchester Castle Museum was once the capital of Roman Britain and a visit to the Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. The Museum is housed in the Norman keep of the Castle and the collections... more
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square, London
Situated in London´s Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery´s stunning collection of Western European paintings spans the period from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. Discover inspiring art by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian,... more
Mill Green Mill & Museum
Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield
Mill Green Mill & Museum: See our lovingly restored watermill grind organic locally grown wheat. A hidden gem in the hamlet of Mill Green between Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. There's been a mill on this site for over a thousand years so our... more
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High Cross House
Dartington, Totnes
High Cross House is a Modernist gem just outside of Totnes, managed as a home for contemporary art and design by the National Trust. From art exhibitions, artists in residence, art sales and talks, events and more, there’s always something new to see... more
Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Locomotion, Shildon
Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon is an £11 million project, opened in 2004, and the first national museum to be built in the North East. It combines a state of the art 6,000 sq ft collections centre, housing over 60 vehicles from... more
The Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York's HQ, Kings Road, London
The Saatchi Gallery: The Gallery originally opened in March 1985 and its aim was to introduce new contemporary art, or art largely unseen in the UK, to a wider audience. Many of the artists were unknown when first exhibited and many have now been... more
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is famous for its collection of 20th century furniture, glass, textiles and jewellery, including examples by leading designers. There is an extensive ceramics collection, much Art Deco and an excellent collection of Art... more
Marlipins Museum
High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea
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 archaeological material from prehistoric to medieval times. Upstairs are displays on the local... more
Abbey Pumping Station Museum
Corporation Road, Leicester
Leicester has a rather glorious, proud industrial history and there’s no better place to see an example of this than the elegant Abbey Pumping Station. Now part of the city’s Museum of Science and Technology, the station opened back in 1891 with the... more
National Coal Mining Museum For England
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield
The National Coal Mining Museum For England is a 41 acre site with a unique collection of buildings, displays and galleries that reveal the hidden world of mining through the centuries; learn about mining methods and machinery, the miners and their... more
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton
Established in 1884, Wolverhampton Art Gallery is an award-winning hands-on art gallery situated in Wolverhampton town centre. The Gallery has substantial collections of both Contemporary Art and sumptuous displays of Victorian and Georgian... more
Hove Museum & Art Gallery
19 New Church Road, Hove
Hove Museum & Art Gallery, housed in an impressive Victorian villa, re-opened in 2003 following major re-development works. The new galleries allow visitors to learn more about the permanent collections on display of craft, toy, film and fine art.... more
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant, Chichester
Pallant House Gallery is a unique gallery space combining an award-winning contemporary extension and Queen Anne townhouse, holding one of the best collections of moder British art in the world, including works by Peter Blake, Walter Sickert, Lucien... more
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
The Visitor Centre, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is the site of an Anglo-Saxon settlement occupied 420-650AD. Today there is a unique reconstructed Anglo-Saxon Village built on the original settlement site, giving visitors the opportunity to touch and experience... more
Whitworth Art Gallery
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
The Whitworth Art Gallery was founded in 1889 with money left by Sir Joseph Whitworth, the Gallery is now part of the University of Manchester. Internationally famous for its collections of art and design along with an outstanding collection of... more
Eden Camp War Museum
Malton
Eden Camp first opened in 1987 and is one of the largest museums covering Brirish military and social history from 1914 onwards. From 1944 to 1948 the site housed German prisioners and later provided accomodation for displaced persons.... more
British Museum
Great Russell Street, London
British Museum A museum of the world, for the world.Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. Visitors enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of world cultures under one roof,... more
Monkwearmouth Station Museum
North Bridge Street, Sunderland
The museum is housed in an original Victorian station building that was commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson and designed by Thomas Moore, Sunderland’s first notable architect. Seven interactive galleries have been developed... more
Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland
The Abbots Tower, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick
The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland opens to the public in line with Alnwick Castle from Easter to the end of October. There are important collection displays on the history of the regiment and of the men and their families. The displays include... more
Warwickshire Museum
Market Place, Warwick
At Warwickshire Museum, a huge brown bear with ragged staff will greet you in the entrance to the museum and there are wilder beasts to follow. Enjoy ancient jewellery, fantastic fossils, bees and bugs. Trace the early history of Warwickshire and... more
The National Waterways Museum - Ellesmere Port
South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum: Unlock the wonders of our waterways... With its delightful setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in fine Victorian buildings, the National Waterways Museum is a great day out whatever the... more
Churchill War Rooms
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, to discover the original Cabinet War Rooms and the wartime bunker which sheltered Churchill and his staff during the Blitz. These historic rooms once buzzed with planning and plotting,... more
National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place, London
The National Portrait Gallery, founded in 1856, is home to the largest collection of portraits in the world, with works dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. With over 1,000 portraits on display visitors can come face to face with the... more
Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth
Southsea Castle, built by Henry VIII in 1544 to protect Portsmouth Harbour. Over the centuries it´s defences were strengthened and in the 19th century a tunnel was built to defend the Castle moat.... more
Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge Street, Bath
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath and North East Somerset´s art gallery houses a substantial permanent collection. On display, in the recently refurbished Upper Gallery, are paintings by Gainsborough, Turner and Sickert, and many other leading artists from... more
Chesters Fort & Museum
Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham
Chesters Fort & Museum was built around 122-123AD and located along Hadrian´s Wall, this is one of the best-preserved examples of a cavalry fort in Britain. Many parts are still visible, including the barracks and the headquarters building with some... more
The Priest House
North Lane, West Hoathly
Built in the 15th century, The Priest House has been open as a museum since 1908. Its furnished rooms contain a fascinating array of 17th and 18th century domestic furniture, needlework and household items. Outside a formal herb garden contains over... more
The Dock Museum
North Road, Barrow-in-Furness
The Dock Museum is built over an original Victorian Graving Dock, this modern Museum tells the history of Barrow-in-Furness. Discover the remarkable story of Barrow's rapid growth from a small farming village in the early nineteenth century, to a... more
Dove Cottage & the Wordsworth Museum
The Wordsworth Trust, Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Dove Cottage & the Wordsworth Museum: Visit the traditional Lakeland cottage and home of the poet William Wordsworth, who in 1799 went on a walking tour of the Lake District and fell in love with Grasmere and Dove Cottage, and within a few months had... more
Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Laing Art Gallery has been attracting visitors for over a hundred years and the permanent collection includes beautiful 18th and 19th century paintings and world-renowned watercolours. The Gallery also displays contemporary artwork. Highlights... more
The Helicopter Museum
The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare
Britain´s only helicopter museum is a fascinating place to visit with many rare and unique helicopters on display. It is Weston-super-Mare´s largest undercover all weather attraction and a fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children´s... more
Serpentine Gallery
Kensington Gardens, London
The Serpentine Gallery, situated in the heart of Kensington Gardens within a 1934 classical tea pavilion, was founded in 1970 by the Arts Council of Great Britain. It has established an international reputation for presenting pioneering exhibitions... more
Banbury Museum
Spiceball Park Road, Banbury
Banbury´s stunning new canal-side museum. Exciting modern `hands-on´ displays tell of Banbury´s origins and historic past. The Civil War; the plush manufacturing industry; the Victorian market town; costume from the 17th century to the present day;... more
Bewdley Museum
The Shambles, Load Street, Bewdley
Bewdley Museum is housed in a historic and unusual 18th century Butchers Shambles and Brass Foundry. This unique museum provides a fascinating insight into the growth and trades of the town, the lives of its people, and the crafts of the surrounding... more
Chelsea Football Club
Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London
The Centenary Museum was opened by Chelsea Football Club in 2005 to celebrate its club's 100th year. The many exhibitions for fans of the beautiful game to enjoy include every era of the club's history, including the club's major trophy successes,... more
Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place
Hales Street, Coventry
One of the largest attractions of its kind in Europe, the Coventry Transport Museum is a serious draw for those with a thing for speed – it took some time for my car-mad husband to be prized away from the Thrust SSC, the vehicle in which Richard... more
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church Street, Haworth, Keighley
It’s hard to believe that literary milestones such as Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall were penned in the rather unassuming little village of Haworth. But the Bronte Parsonage, still filled with furniture, clothes and... more
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