There are around 2,500 museums and galleries in Britain, so you’ll never be short of an opportunity to indulge your passion for history and culture. Often located in cutting-edge centres and buildings there has never been a better time to explore them as part of your trip to Britain.
Everywhere you turn, there are new museums or galleries open. This, in many ways, can be put down to Britain’s continuing commitment to make sense of and recognise its great history and cultural talent, and at the same time making it available to discover. Here’s a look at some of Britain’s leading cities and their leading museums and galleries.
To get a taster of what’s on offer, choose a city below:
You can find out more about the fascinating museums and galleries of Britain by visiting 24 Hour Museum (www.24hourmuseum.org.uk), or Museums and Galleries Month (www.mgm.org.uk/).