Museum of Natural History in Kensington, London

BRITAIN HAS built up an extensive network of prestigious and leading-edge museums, galleries and centres for arts and crafts.

For centuries now, our great institutions have been collecting and safeguarding important social and historical artefacts for the enjoyment and education of all.

Museums in Britain house an extremely wide range of objects and relics. From the childhood toys of our Kings and Queens to the assembled skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex and carriages from the first ever steam engines.

Galleries, like museums, house a variety of artefacts, but predominantly these are works of art. Arts and crafts centres can be found everywhere, and are a great place to learn more about arts in Britain and even get involved yourself.

With thousands of unique and exceptional organisations to choose from, you'll find something fun and fascinating, whatever your age or interests.

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