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The McManus
Always free
The McManus
Dundee, United Kingdom

Gothic revival building housing 19th - 20th century Scottish art and local history/culture exhibits.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7 Proof available
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Always free
The Mosaic Rooms
London SW SW, United Kingdom

The Mosaic Rooms is a vibrant cultural space dedicated to showcasing contemporary Palestinian art and narratives thro...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
The Museum in the Park
Always free
The Museum in the Park
Stroud, United Kingdom

Free - admission local history museum in a 17th - c. house, with a gift shop, cafe & walled garden.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access
The National Gallery
London WCN DN, United Kingdom

The National Gallery houses an extraordinary collection of European paintings spanning centuries, featuring iconic wo...

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 - 9:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rating 4.8
The Novium
Always free
The Novium
Chichester, United Kingdom

Purpose - built, modern museum showing Roman bath house remains, plus access to a 13th - century priory.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
The Peace Museum
Always free
The Peace Museum
Shipley, United Kingdom

Small anti - war museum, with exhibits on peace & social reform, in a historic Victorian building.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
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Always free
The Radio Museum
Watchet TA AZ, United Kingdom

This unique museum celebrates the fascinating world of radio communication through an extensive private collection of...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.9
The Red Lodge Museum
Always free
The Red Lodge Museum
Bristol, United Kingdom

Museum tracing the history of the 16th - century house where it is set, with Tudor and Georgian rooms.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
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Always free
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
Edinburgh EH YT, United Kingdom

Nestled within Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum chronicles the illustrious history of Scotland...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM | Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM | Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM | Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM | Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM | Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM | Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Rating 4.5
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Always free
The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Lichfield, United Kingdom

This meticulously preserved 18th - century townhouse reveals the early life of Dr. Samuel Johnson, celebrated English...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 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: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Rating 4.6 Proof available
The South Asia Collection
Always free
The South Asia Collection
Norwich, United Kingdom

South Asian furniture, textiles & art objects displayed in a former Victorian roller - skating rink.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7 Proof available
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Always free
The Spirit of Leithers
Edinburgh EH FH, United Kingdom

The Spirit of Leithers celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Edinburgh's historic Leith district through an immers...

Free admission every day
Monday: 1:00 - 9:00 PM | Tuesday: 1:00 - 9:00 PM | Wednesday: 1:00 - 9:00 PM | Thursday: 1:00 - 9:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Rating 4.6
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Always free Wheelchair access
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Reading RG AA, United Kingdom

Nestled within the University of Reading, the Ure Museum houses a compact yet rich collection of Greek archaeological...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Friday: Closed | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.6 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access
The Wallace Collection
London WU BN, United Kingdom

Housed in a stunning London mansion, the Wallace Collection offers a remarkable journey through European fine and dec...

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 4.8
The Whitaker
Always free Wheelchair access
The Whitaker
Rossendale, United Kingdom

Nestled in Rossendale's scenic landscape, The Whitaker offers visitors a charming glimpse into local history and art ...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rating 4.4 Proof available
The Wilson
Always free
The Wilson
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

'The Wilson' expanded in 2013 to include new galleries for fine art and touring exhibitions.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.2 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access
Thurrock Museum
Grays, United Kingdom

The Thurrock Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of local history through carefully curated exhibits spanning d...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 3.9
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Always free
Tolbooth Museum
Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Housed in a historic 17th - century jail, the Tolbooth Museum offers a compelling glimpse into Aberdeen's criminal ju...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.4
Tolsey Museum
Always free
Tolsey Museum
Burford, United Kingdom

Burford Tolsey Museum and Archive is a local museum in Burford, Oxfordshire presenting the history of Burford since m...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.4 Proof available
Tolson Museum
Always free
Tolson Museum
Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Museum with a variety of historical & natural history exhibits, including many taxidermied birds.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available