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Archaeological Museums Dawlish
Included below are Archaeological museums, such as Torquay Museum in Dawlish. The selection of Archaeological museums display fossils, artefacts and relics dating back to the age of the dinosaurs. Often with interactive displays and regularly changing exhibitions.
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Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay 8.5 miles away
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 journey around the world to discover cultures, objects and artifacts from the past and present.... more
Torre Abbey Historic House & Gallery
The Kings Drive, Torquay 8.7 miles away
Torre Abbey Historic House was built in 1196 for the 'White Canons', a silent order and one of the richest in England. it is home to the echoing Spanish Barn, where 400 sailors from the Spanish Armada were held captive. The later rooms were used as a... more
Otterton Mill Centre & Working Museum
Budleigh Salterton 9.1 miles away
A working watermill dating back to before the Norman Conquest. Bakery and restaurant with home baking. Crafts, exhibitions, events, courses in environmental and art topics.... more
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Queen Street, Exeter 10.2 miles away
At the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery you´dd find archaeology to zoology. This fine building holds outstanding collections of local and national importance. Archaeology and Local History Galleries present finds from c.500,000 years ago to... more
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Drake Circus, Plymouth 32.6 miles away
From archaeology, conservation and decorative art to maritime and city heritage and natural history, this museum is stuffed with treasures and finds donated by the good people of Plymouth since the end of the nineteenth century. Part of the permanent... more
The Museum of Somerset
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton 34.0 miles away
To really get a sense of the history of this beautiful county, head off to the Museum of Somerset where everyday objects and unusual finds tell the story of the area. Perhaps the prize exhibit is the Frome Hoard, the largest collection of Roman coins... more
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
The Square, Barnstaple 42.8 miles away
The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon: The Museum tells the story of North Devon, and its historic centre Barnstaple, the wildlife, history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Discover river life in the Tarka Gallery, and 'swim'... more
St Fagans: National History Museum
St Fagans, Cardiff 63.1 miles away
St Fagans: National History Museum opened on the 7th July 1948. Since then, it has established itself as one of Europe´s foremost open-air museums, becoming Wales´ most popular heritage attraction. The Museum shows how the people of Wales lived,... more
National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff 63.7 miles away
The National Museum Cardiff is unique amongst British museums and galleries in its range of arts and science displays. The elegant Art Galleries house dazzling works of art by some of the worlds most famous artists and includes one of the best... more
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens Road, Bristol 71.4 miles away
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery houses an outstanding and diverse range of objects. There is a choice of 20 galleries over 3 floors full of spectacular collections of regional, national and international importance. Some of the treasures include... more
Newport Museum & Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport (Gwent) 72.4 miles away
Newport Museum & Art Gallery is situated in a modern purpose built building and houses collections of British paintings, watercolours and contemporary prints. Displays include archaeology, local history along with objects and documents relating to... more
Royal Cornwall Museum
River Street, Truro 72.8 miles away
The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful cathedral city of Truro, and the permanent collection covers a wide range from Cornish History and minerals through to an Egyptian room, with a genuine Egyptian mummy. There is a... more
Roman Baths
Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath 73.6 miles away
The Roman Baths, the most popular visitor attraction in the West Country, contain the remains of one of the greatest religious spas in the ancient world and a fine Roman museum. It is one of the best-preserved Roman sites north of the Alps and at the... more
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea 74.4 miles away
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 founders. The Museum displays an exceptional collection of objects from an Egyptian mummy to a... more
National Roman Legion Museum
High Street, Caerleon 74.5 miles away
At the National Roman Legion Museum discover how almost 2000 years ago the Roman Empire dominated the civilised world - Wales was its furthest outpost. In AD 75 a fortress was founded at Caerleon and the Museum is inside what remains, and includes... more
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil 80.9 miles away
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery was built in 1824, this Georgian castellated mansion was originally home to the Crawshay family and is set in 160 acres of parkland. The collections include extensive 20th century fine art with many Welsh... more
Alexander Keiller Museum
High Street, Avebury 91.8 miles away
Alexander Keiller Museum, founded by Alexander Keiller in the 1930s, contains the prehistoric collections from the Avebury complex of monuments, which are of similar age to Stonehenge. One of the displays is of a Neolithic child skeleton that was... more
Geevor Tin Mine
Pendeen, Penzance 101.3 miles away
At Geevor Mine, walk through 18th century tunnels on a guided tour, see how the extracting and processing of tin actually took place, deep in the ground and far below the sea. Visit the museum with its collection of unusual minerals found underground... more
City Museum & Art Gallery
Brunswick Road, Gloucester 103.5 miles away
Bring one of England’s most historical cities to life at the Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, a recipient of heritage lottery funding, which now boasts a new lease of life and exciting interactive visitor experience. Home to some of the most... more
La Hougue Bie Museum
La Route de la Hougue Bie, Grouville 113.2 miles away
Unlock the secrets at La Hougue Bie, a medieval chapel tranquilly positioned on a prehistoric mound and dolmen. Considered to be one of the finest dolmen in Europe, stand inside the chamber itself to find the heart of this ancient place of worship. ... more
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Vale & Downland Museum
19 Church Street, Wantage 113.5 miles away
An ideal starting-point for exploring the area. The Museum tells the story of Wantage and the Vale from earliest times to the present, through objects, films and computer interactives.... more
Willis Museum
Old Town Hall, Market Place, Basingstoke 114.7 miles away
At the Willis Museum, discover Basingstoke´s past from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet to a tour through the last 200 years. Meet Pickaxe, a 19th century scavenger scraping a living from the streets, and revisit the days of... more
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester 118.1 miles away
This site of Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered in 1960 when a water main was being laid. Evidence suggests that it was developed from three phases of building and dates from the time of the Roman invasion in AD43. The museum is built on the... more
The Novium
Tower Street, Chichester 119.3 miles away
A replacement for the defunct Chichester District Museum, the Novium opened in summer 2012 and its collections span the illustrious history of the city from prehistoric periods onwards. The building is purpose-built to allow you to see the remains of... more
Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology
Beaumont Street, Oxford 126.4 miles away
You could spend days and days in the Ashmolean, the world’s first university museum, and still not see everything this Oxford treasure trove has to offer. Make a beeline for such gems as the lantern carried by gunpowder plotter Guy Fawkes, a... more
Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks Road, Oxford 126.7 miles away
Pitt Rivers Museum is famous for its unusual Victorian atmosphere and outstanding collections of unusual and beautiful objects from all over the world. Founded in 1884 with the collection given by Lt General Pitt Rivers. The displays are... more
Oxfordshire Museum
Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock 127.4 miles away
The Oxfordshire Museum is set in attractive gardens, and features collections of Oxfordshire´s rich history, reflecting the archaeology, local history, landscape and wildlife of the county. The 11 galleries provides an introduction to the astonishing... more
Ceredigion Museum & Gallery
Coliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth 129.6 miles away
The Ceredigion Museum & Gallery opened in 1982, and is housed on the ground floor of the old Coliseum building. Described as `one of the most beautiful museum interiors in Britain´. The permanent displays include objects from the county of Ceredigion... more
River & Rowing Museum
Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames 130.7 miles away
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 town of Henley-on-Thames and the sport of rowing are all brought to... more
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
Chapel Road, Worthing 136.9 miles away
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1908, this beautiful Edwardian building is home to a fascinating collection of toys and costume that is amongst the largest in the country. Also on display is a collection of fine and decorative art, with... more
Marlipins Museum
High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea 141.3 miles away
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
Warwickshire Museum
Market Place, Warwick 143.6 miles away
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
Buckinghamshire County Museum & The Roald Dahl Children´s Gallery
Church Street, Aylesbury 144.5 miles away
Buckinghamshire County Museum & The Roald Dahl Children´s Gallery, houses displays that cover the diverse natural, social and cultural history of Buckinghamshire. In addition to curriculum based interactive exhibitions for children, there is a... more
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms
The Parade, Leamington Spa 145.3 miles away
This award winning Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms has a fine art collection, an exhibition on the history of Royal Leamington Spa, cabinets of curiosities, gallery of interactive exhibits, Hammam (restored Turkish bath),... more
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham 148.1 miles away
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1885 and is home to one of the world´s largest collections of pre-Raphaelite art, with works by Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown and Holman Hunt. It also hosts a fine collection of 18th and 19th century art,... more
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan Well, Coventry 152.8 miles away
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum: Located in the historic centre of Coventry, next to the Cathedral ruins, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is the cultural hub of the city. Visit us for FREE to immerse yourself and your family in arts, history and... more
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Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum
169 High Street, Lewes 154.1 miles away
The building of Lewes Castle began soon after the conquest of 1066 and continued for nearly 300 years and is unusual for its two motttes (artificial mounds). From the top, visitors are rewarded with magnificent views of the town and South Downs. Near... more
Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
Little Elborow Street, Rugby 157.0 miles away
Rugby Art Gallery & Museum: See the remarkable Tripontium Collection of Roman artefacts and explore Rugby´s past in the Social History Museum.
The Art Gallery hosts a series of changing temporary exhibitions, including the Rugby Collection of... more
Verulamium Museum & Hypocaust
St Michaels, St Albans 158.9 miles away
Verulamium Museum & Hypocaust is on the site of one of the major cities in Roman Britain and set in attractive parkland. On display are some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterrean. Nearby is a Roman theatre, walls and... more
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Guildhall Road, Northampton 160.8 miles away
The Northampton Museum & Art Gallery houses Northampton´s famous collection of boots and shoes, the largest in the world. The displays show the history of shoemaking and how fashions have changed over a hundred years, with examples that include... more
Museum of London
150 London Wall, London 161.6 miles away
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Now open, our brand new Galleries of Modern London let you walk the streets of Victorian London, take a stroll in recreated 19th century pleasure gardens... more
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre
Guildhall Yard, London 161.7 miles away
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre: Discover the art collection of the City of London Corporation and visit Guildhall Yard, a tranquil and historic square in the middle of the City. The Gallery was established in 1886 as, 'a... more
Wardown Park Museum
Old Bedford Road, Luton 161.7 miles away
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
Museum of London Docklands
No 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London 164.2 miles away
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks, an... more
Jewry Wall Museum
St Nicholas Circle, Leicester 174.9 miles away
Jewry Wall Museum is Leicester´s Museum of Archaeology, set amongst the remains of the Roman town´s public baths. Its centrepeice is the 2000-year old Jewry Wall, the second largest piece of surviving Roman building in the country. The museum tells... more
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent 177.9 miles away
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is the home of the world´s finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics, including the National Minton Collection. Discover the story of Stoke-on-Trent´s people, products and landscapes through imaginative displays... more
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
St Faith's Street, Maidstone 181.5 miles away
At Maidstone and Bentlif Art Gallery you´ll find something for everyone - outstanding collections, special exhibitions, a shop and a café. Housed in a beautiful Elizabethan manor house, highlights include: A 2,500 year old Egyptian mummy, Maidstone´s... more
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Grosvenor Museum
27 Grosvenor Street, Chester 181.8 miles away
The Grosvenor Museum houses Chester´s biggest collection of its local and international history, spread over three floors of a classic 19th century building. In the Roman cemetery is a world-renowned genuine tombstone collection. Also on display are... more
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand, Derby 183.8 miles away
The Derby Museum & Art Gallery, opened in 1879, houses the internationally important collection of major paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97). Also on display is a fine collection of Derby porcelain, made in the city since 1750. Derbyshire... more
Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery
Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor 185.0 miles away
This is Gwynedd´s only general museum which displays and cares for the Bangor University collection and the collections of Gwynedd Council Museum Service. The Museum collections are varied and include items of social history relating to Gwynedd,... more
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