The Guards Museum in London displays information and items related to the five regiments of the British Army known as the Foot Guard, who serve as the ceremonial guards at Buckingham Palace. The museum is located in the Wellington Barracks and features uniforms, records, medals, and historical items. It also houses Princess Elizabeth’s military uniform […]
The Horniman Museum in London was created by tea merchant Frederick John Horniman, who collected items from his travels to share with his native land. The museum has permanent exhibits including an aquarium, African objects, natural history, and a music gallery. The museum’s grounds feature gardens, a sundial trail, and a beehive. The collections include […]
The Museum of London Docklands is a museum located in West India Quay that educates about London’s docklands and maritime trade. It is housed in Georgian warehouses and has permanent and temporary collections, as well as special events and a children’s area. It is part of the Museum of London and is a not-for-profit charity. […]
Leighton House Museum in Holland Park, London was the home of Victorian artist Lord Frederic Leighton. It is now a museum open to the public, showcasing Leighton’s artwork and the building’s architecture. The Arab Hall is a notable feature, decorated with blue ceramic tiles and a gold ceiling. Visitors can take guided or self-guided tours […]
The Mount Horeb Mustard Museum in Wisconsin has the world’s largest collection of mustards with over 4,300 types from 60 countries. The museum also features vintage bottles and objects related to mustard’s evolution. Visitors can watch a film, sign up for a newsletter, and attend the annual National Mustard Day. The museum store sells a […]
The Charles Dickens Museum is located in London and was the home of the writer and his family from 1837-1839. It houses original manuscripts, rare paintings, and personal items belonging to Dickens. The museum offers events and special exhibits, and there is also a museum in Portsmouth, England, which recreates the house where Dickens was […]
The Fan Museum in Greenwich, London is dedicated to the art of fan making and displays over 400 fans from around the world, some dating back to the 11th century. The museum offers workshops and classes on fan making and is open Tuesday to Friday. Children under 7 enter for free. Known as the first […]
The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia houses the largest collection of Auguste Rodin’s works outside of France, including sculptures, paintings, and sketches. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, with free admission and special tours available. Visitors can also view famous works such as The Thinker and The Kiss in the outdoor garden. The museum was […]
The London Canal Museum focuses on the history of the city’s inland waterways, including the Regent’s Canal, and offers information on the trade and storage of ice in the Victorian era. The museum is housed in a building from 1860, is wheelchair accessible, and offers audio tours for visually impaired visitors. It features a restored […]
The Australian Museum in Sydney showcases natural history and archaeological collections, with a focus on Indigenous culture. It has exhibits on Australian animals, fossils, minerals, and ancient cultures from around the world. The museum offers educational programs, special events, and rotating exhibitions. It is open every day except during the holiday season, with group rates […]
The Cartoon Museum in London is dedicated to British comics, graphic novels, and animation. It features over 1,700 works of art and 10,000 books and comics, as well as educational initiatives and awards for young artists. The museum was founded by Simon Heneage and is located in Camden Town. Other museums dedicated to comics can […]
The Bank of England Museum in London showcases the bank’s history, including furniture, documents, coins, notes, and gold bars. It has a comprehensive coin and banknote collection, as well as displays of tools and furniture used by bank managers. The museum is located in a building designed by Sir John Soane and covers more than […]
The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia, showcases a diverse collection of over 500,000 objects related to science and design. It hosts special exhibitions and offers activities for children, teachers, and young adults interested in engineering and robotics. The museum also has specialized research centers and a studio for multimedia artists. Admission is free for members. […]
The Museum of Instruments is a collection of over 1,000 instruments located at the Royal College of Music in London. It includes instruments owned by famous musicians and composers and oddities such as the contrabassphone. The museum is largely based on donations and assignments and is open to the public for free four afternoons a […]
The Carnavalet Museum in Paris showcases the city’s history from pre-Roman times to the present day through a collection of 580,000 objects housed in two adjacent mansions. The museum offers exhibits of prehistoric and Gallo-Roman artifacts, portraits and busts of French monarchs, and exhibitions dedicated to the French Revolution and Napoleon. Visitors can also explore […]
The Florence Nightingale Museum in London is dedicated to the life and work of Florence Nightingale, known as the “Lady with the Lamp” for her contributions to nursing during the 19th century. The museum underwent a major renovation in 2010 and offers interactive exhibits, self-guided audio tours, and guided tours led by costumed stewards. The […]
The Brunel Museum in London is dedicated to the works of the Brunel family of engineers, including the Thames Tunnel, the first tunnel in the world to pass under a river. The museum is located in the building that was originally the engine room for the tunnel and offers walking tours of the tunnel and […]
Kew Bridge Steam Museum in London explores steam engines for water pumping and supply. The museum features a variety of steam and beam engines and other technologies. It was once a fully functioning pumping station and was converted into a museum in 1973. The heart of the museum is Steam Hall, which features a green […]
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo has over 100 rooms containing artifacts from different periods of Egyptian history. The museum features the treasures of King Tutankhamun and a Mummy Room. The museum also lends collections to other museums to raise funds. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo houses the largest collection of Egyptian […]
The National Army Museum in London was established in 1960 by Royal Charter to collect and preserve British military artifacts and documents dating back to 1066 AD. It has a universal approach to military history and is located in Chelsea, close to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Admission is free, and the museum is funded annually […]
