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Britain has so much history and culture it can be a little overwhelming, which is why it is always ideal to take a look at the museums that can be found in the region you’re visiting. Many of the region's museums have wheelchair friendly displays which are lowered making it easier for anyone using mobility devices to engage, spacious doorways and corridors so you can navigate around and guides offering BSL tours.

Discover a different side to Britain

You’ll find everything from history to geology, science and more. Many exhibitions move from museum to museum, so that you can view it whatever region you happen to be in, while others will hold pop ups at various locations, giving a much more informal museum experience.

Lots of variety

Most towns in the UK have at least one museum, covering lots of different subjects and eras history and the best bit? Many of them are free to visit! Some of the top museums in the capitals of London, Edinburgh and Cardiff are free to enter, including the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert, London Science Museum and the national museums of Edinburgh and Cardiff. These large museums are also incredibly accessible with wheelchair access and plenty of facilities. In fact one of the most accessible museums in the world is located in London!

Wherever you go in the UK, you’ll find many of the council-run venues in the city centres offer free entry with only certain exhibits or events carrying a charge. There are also a number of schemes in the UK’s main cities, where visitors can pre-book certain attractions and museums to receive a discounted price, or you can apply for a city discount card before travelling which will guarantee a lower charge when going to participating venues. The museums and exhibitions that do charge, usually offer a concession price to anyone travelling with a carer or a guide dog and of course, they often have blue badge parking close by. Whether you are visiting a large or small museum, you’ll find that they have a wide range of artefacts, displays and interactive exhibits, perfect for families to engage in a topic together.

Interactive displays

Some museums and exhibitions are dedicated purely to interacting with guests such as the London and Edinburgh Dungeons, that get you involved in trials, executions and more as they take you through some of the more grizzly parts of history. Other exhibits let you experience life in bomb shelters, mines and more. Museums are particularly good at staging events, especially during the school holidays and during the evenings. You can do everything from film screenings to speed dating – there are no restrictions! These interactive displays with exhibits that you can touch and get involved with are great for those with sensory conditions such as autism and those that have visual impairments.

The majority of modern museums are fully equipped to be as inclusive as possible and often have lifts as well as ramps, level floors and guides that can communicate in BSL as well as accessible displays for those with visual impairments. While many of the older museums are restricted by their venues, these too have, particularly in recent years, worked hard to make them as accessible as possible and often have queuing systems, entrances and provisions to make it as smooth as it can be for people of all abilities to enjoy their displays. If you need a bit of extra clarification or would rather have a private tour of a certain museum or exhibition, contact them directly and they will be able to help you. Some museums and exhibitions offer guided tours, either with an actual guide or with audio guides, to make sure you get the most out of your visit, these guides are happy to help if you have any mobility concerns or need a bit of extra support when moving around the museum, so if you’d like to ensure you have a guide, please speak to the museum and secure your place on one of their tours.

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The National Gallery Trafalgar Square

Address

Trafalgar Square, London, London, WC2N 5DN

Telephone
+44 (0)20 7747 2885

information@nationalgallery.org.uk

London

The National Gallery, in the centre of London, houses one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings. It tells the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Address

Jordan Well, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5QP

Telephone
024 76237521

Ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk

Coventry

The perfect place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture. You can expect... world-class exhibitions, extraordinary events for all ages, ever-changing displays and unique experiences.

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The Box

Address

Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AX

Telephone
01752 304774

theboxenquiries@plymouth.gov.uk

Plymouth

The Box is a social space for people, art, ideas and experiences. We preserve the city’s cultural collections and share extraordinary stories to explore the pressing issues of our age.

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Level Centre

Address

Old Station Close, Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EL

Telephone
01629 734848

info@levelcentre.com

Matlock

LEVEL is an award-winning contemporary arts centre that specialises in visual, digital and performing art. Packed programme of visual art exhibitions, interactive digital installations and creative events that are suitable for all ages.

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National Portrait Gallery

Address

St. Martin's Place, London, London, WC2H 0HE

Telephone
+44 (0)20 7306 0055

info@npg.org.uk

London

The National Portrait Gallery is home to the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. It is a Gallery for everyone, full of life and filled with life stories. The Gallery is accessible and inclusive to all, and entry to the Collection is…

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Coventry Transport Museum

Address

Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JD

Telephone
02476 234270

Ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk

Coventry

Coventry Transport Museum’s current collection of vehicles is acknowledged as being one of the finest in the world, and the largest in public ownership.

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British Motor Museum

Address

Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ

Telephone
01926 895295

enquiries@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Warwick

The British Motor Museum hosts the world's largest collection of historic British motor cars, as well as an internationally renowned Archive. Situated on a large site in rural Warwickshire and housed in a modern 'Art Deco' style building the Museum…

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Jersey War Tunnels

Address

Les Charrieres Malorey, St. Lawrence, Jersey, Channel Isles, JE3 1FU

Telephone
01534 860808

info@jerseywartunnels.com

Jersey

In 1940, Nazi Germany invaded the Channel Islands, starting 5 years of gruelling occupation. As a unique tourist attraction and experience, Jersey War Tunnels is the only place in the island where you will find the full story of this Occupation –…

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Gilbert White’s House & Gardens

Address

High Street, Selborne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Telephone
01420 511275

Alton

Discover the beautifully restored house and gardens of natural history pioneer Gilbert White (1720-1793). Regarded as the ‘Father of Ecology’, White’s book ‘The Natural History of Selborne’ is the fourth most published book in the English…

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The Roman Baths

Address

Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BANES, BA1 1LZ

Telephone
01225 477785

romanbaths_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk

Bath

The museum of the magnificent Roman Baths.

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Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

Address

Discovery Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2NE

Telephone
01422 330 069

rachel.skinner@eureka.org.uk

Halifax

Eureka! opened in 1992 in Halifax, right next to the train station. We’re not like other museums. In Eureka! nothing is trapped inside a glass cabinet! As the UK’s leading fully interactive museum totally dedicated to children ages 0-11 years, we…

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The MAD Museum

Address

4-5 Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PT

Telephone
01789 269356

info@themadmuseum.co.uk

Stratford upon Avon

The MAD Museum does what it says on the tin! This quirky attraction located in the centre of Stratford upon Avon houses around 60 interactive pieces of kinetic art and automata. With a whole host of interactive displays so kids big and small can…

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Jersey Heritage Maritime Museum

Address

New North Quay, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Isles, JE2 3ND

Telephone
01534 811043

info@jerseyheritage.org

Jersey

Jersey Heritage strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities.

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JORVIK Viking Centre

Address

19 Coppergate, Coppergate Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9WT

Telephone
01904 615505

groups@yorkat.co.uk

York

Visit JORVIK Viking Centre to discover York’s fascinating Viking legacy. JORVIK Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK.

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Nature in Art

Address

Sandhurst Lane, Sandhurst, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PA

Telephone
01452 731422

enquires@natureinart.org.uk

Gloucester

Nature in art is unique- it is the world’s only museum dedicated entirely to art inspired by nature.

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American Museum and Gardens

Address

Claverton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7BD

Telephone
01225 460503

enquiries@americanmuseum.org

Bath

Positioned in a gorgeous setting, the American Museum and Gardens was created by an Anglo/American couple, Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn, and opened to the public in 1961 with the ambition to showcase American decorative arts and dispel stereotypes…

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Ventnor Heritage Centre

Address

Ventnor and District Local History Society, 11 Spring Hill, VENTNOR, Isle of Wight, PO38 1PE

Telephone
01983 855407

info@ventnorheritage.org.uk

VENTNOR

The Society's Heritage Centre, conveniently situated in the centre of Ventnor houses permanent and special exhibitions and has separate areas for research and storage of the Society's extensive collection of photographs, documents and artefacts.

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DIG: An Archaeological Adventure

Address

St Saviours Church, St. Saviourgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8NN

Telephone
01904 615505

groups@yorkat.co.uk

York

Jorvik DIG is the home of the most exciting archaeological artefacts from the 2000 years of history. DIG is an educational resource in York, England, owned by the York Archaeological Trust, which aims to increase understanding of archaeology and…

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