Directory
24HourMuseum
Project sponsored by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport providing live information, news and links for over 2,500 museums, galleries and heritage attractions in the UK.
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
Commonwealth Institute
Promotes the contemporary Commonwealth via exhibitions, collections, educational programmes, a library and a resource centre. Includes details of such events as well as information on the organisation.
http://www.commonwealth.org.uk
Imperial War Museum
Exhibits relating to conflicts from First World War to present times, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth. Includes details of their collections, online exhibitions and shopping.
http://www.iwm.org.uk
National Army Museum
History of Britain's armies from the era of the Redcoat to Afghanistan. Extensive collections, realistic models and reconstructions.
http://www.national-army-museum.ac.uk
National Maritime Museum
Largest maritime museum in the world covering every aspect of seafaring, in peace and at war. Online resources include forthcoming events and exhibitions, galleries of sea related material, and an extensive centre for research.
http://www.nmm.ac.uk
National Museums and Galleries Merseyside
Provides information on Liverpool Museum, Walker Art Gallery, Sudley House, Lady Lever Art Gallery, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Custom and Excise National Museum, Museum of Liverpool Life and the Conservation Centre.
http://www.nmgm.org.uk
National Museums and Galleries of Wales
Guide to Welsh museums and galleries, including a what's on guide along with details of the collections.
http://www.nmgw.ac.uk
Natural History Museum
Includes details of the permanent exhibitions, special events and education programmes, along with visitors information and online interactive exhibitions.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk
RAF Museum, Hendon
The National Museum of Aviation, celebrating the story of aviation.
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk
The British Museum
Housing a vast collection of world art and artifacts. Most of the collection can be viewed online, grouped according to location of origin, along with details of opening hours, location and membership.
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
The Museum of London
Formed in 1976 to illustrate the history of London.
http://www.museum-london.org.uk
The Science Museum
Providing information for visitors, details of the collections, exhibitions and events, online shop and newsletter.
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Victoria and Albert Museum
National collections of sculpture, furniture, textiles, prints, ceramics, jewellery, paintings and photographs. Includes opening times, location and details of permanent collections and special exhibtions, as well as photographs of the galleries and som
http://www.vam.ac.uk