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The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Nestled in the heart of Canterbury, The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge offers visitors a rich cultural experience ...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rating 4.6
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The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Exeter, United Kingdom

Nestled within the University of Exeter, the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum offers a fascinating journey through the evol...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.3
The Black Gate
Always free
The Black Gate
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle Castle is a family - friendly visitor attraction in the heart of Newcastle. It is where the city got its na...

Free admission every day
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The Bolton Steam Museum
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The Bolton Steam Museum
Bolton, United Kingdom

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Free admission every day
Rating 4.8 Proof available
The Box (St Luke's)
Always free
The Box (St Luke's)
Plymouth, United Kingdom

History, from the city to ancient Egypt, plus fine arts including Cornwall's Newlyn School.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
The Burrell Collection
Always free
The Burrell Collection
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Custom - built all - inclusive collection comprising ceramics, tapestries, glass and decorative arts.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7 Proof available
The Cater Museum
Always free
The Cater Museum
Billericay, United Kingdom

We are currently closed until the 3rd March for our annual winter clean. When we reopen our hours will be:

Free admission every day
Rating 4.9 Proof available
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The Charterhouse
London ECM AN, United Kingdom

Nestled in the heart of London, the Charterhouse reveals centuries of fascinating British history through its preserv...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Thursday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Friday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Saturday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.7 Proof available
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The Clockmakers' Museum
London, United Kingdom

Nestled within the Guildhall Library, the Clockmakers' Museum showcases London's rich horological heritage through an...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rating 4.6
The Cromwell Museum
Always free
The Cromwell Museum
Huntingdon, United Kingdom

Portraits, artefacts and documents relating to the 17th - century political figure, Oliver Cromwell.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
The Dock Museum
Always free
The Dock Museum
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

Free museum on local history, including the shipbuilding & steelworks industries, with a playground.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
The Dudson Museum
Always free
The Dudson Museum
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
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The End to End Story
Penzance TR AA, United Kingdom

At Cornwall's westernmost point, this unique museum explores the geographical and cultural significance of Land's End...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.2
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The George Marshall Medical Museum
Worcester, United Kingdom

Exploring the fascinating world of medical history, the George Marshall Medical Museum offers visitors an engaging jo...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.5
The Govan Stones
Always free
The Govan Stones
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Govan Heritage Trust We're implementing a 5 year plan to secure a future for Govan Old. ![](https://thegovanstones.or...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.8 Proof available
The Higgins
Always free
The Higgins
Bedford, United Kingdom

Complex including old brewery buildings, with art, social and natural history and archaeology.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
The Manchester Museum
Always free Wheelchair access
The Manchester Museum
Manchester M PL, United Kingdom

The Manchester Museum offers a fascinating journey through human history, natural sciences, and cultural diversity ac...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.7 Proof available