The 20 best museums in the UK
How do you like to spend your weekends? If the answer is looking at stuff and learning all about it, then you’re in the right place. There’s no shortage of amazing museums in the UK, and we’ve done our mightiest to pick out the very best right here.
No matter where in the UK you are, be it Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or England, you’ll find a museum worth spending the rest of your life in. Okay, ‘the rest of your life’ is a little excessive, but you get the point. Ready to get out there and explore? These are the absolute best museums in the UK according to us.
Best museums in the UK
1. Natural History Museum
Where is it? London, England
What is it? A research institution and museum showcasing the wonders of the natural world
Why go? First of all, a visit to the Natural History Museum is a must for getting a picture with Dippy the Diplodocus, London’s most popular dinosaur. The Natural History Museum is the place for dino lovers, although there is much more to the museum than ginormous skeletons. The taxidermy is incredible, while the inquisitive approach to the wider universe will make science geeks out of hardened cynics. Research continues here, making it a living museum of thought and curiosity.
2. St Fagan’s National Museum of History
Where is it? Cardiff, Wales
What is it? An open-air museum positively brimming with Welsh heritage
Why go? St Fagan’s Castle is worth a visit for the grace of the castle gardens, but the museum is the real pull. More than 40 buildings showcase the long and storied history of the Welsh people, with interactive exhibitions and traditional crafts all around. Entry is free, which feels wrong. St Fagan’s Castle is 11 miles to the west of Cardiff and worth every single yard. Read More…
