Old Bridge House Museum

Across the fifteenth century Devorgilla Bridge is the Old Bridge House. Built in 1660 into the sandstone of the bridge itself, Dumfries’ oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town.  You can see the family kitchen, nursery and bedroom of a Victorian home, and pay a visit to an early dentist’s surgery! A museum trail brings the story alive.

Dean Castle

The brand new visitor centre housing a shop and tearoom is now open, some work continues at the playpark area and rural development centre.

Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock and offers something for kids and adults alike to enjoy.

The Country Park boasts beautiful woodland walks, and a fantastic 14th century castle housing world class collections including historic weapons, armour and musical instruments. Currently the castle is closed for major renovations and the collections are being moved to the Dick Institute where they will be on display from June 2018.

You can explore the park using scenic paths and trails – each season brings with it ever changing plants and wildlife that you might spy along the way. With over 80 hectares of countryside within a very urban area, the park is a great place to get away from the stresses of everyday life and see some fantastic wildlife.

Take part in some fun environmental education with the Countryside Ranger Service who will also answer any natural history related questions that you may have.

Museum Nan Eilean, Steòrnabhagh

We are Britain’s most north westerly local authority museum & archive service covering the islands of the Outer Hebrides from Barra in the South to Lewis in the North.

Established in 1983 we operate from two centres, Museum nan Eilean at Lews Castle, Stornoway and Sgoil Lionacleit on the island of Benbecula. We also works closely with the Comainn Eachdraidh, the distinctive and individual historical societies of the islands.

Eastleigh Museum

Discover Eastleigh’s past, and meet Mr and Mrs Brown a local locomotive engine driver and his wife. There is always something new to see with a regularly changing programme of special exhibitions, workshops, talks and events, plus Family Friendly activities, cafe, and gifts.

The Cowper and Newton Museum

Welcome to Orchard Side house, which from 1768 to 1786 was the home  of William Cowper, renowned 18th century poet.  Walk back in time through rooms featuring numerous personal artefacts and belongings.  Discover William’s comic sense of humour, the highs and lows in his life and his love of gardening and animals  – especially his pet hares.

Discover how his friend John Newton’s life and personal experience inspired him to write the world’s most famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ here in Olney.  Find out about his time as a slave ship captain, as a captive himself; how he became curate of the parish church, his involvement in the abolition of slavery and his spiritual influence on William Wilberforce.

Banbury Museum

Explore the galleries: The Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town, costume from the 17th century to the present day and the Oxford Canal – plus an international exhibitions programme, family fun events, talks, tours and fun for all.

We are a family friendly museum located in Banbury’s town centre, next to the idyllic canal side, and opposite Tooley’s historic boatyard.

The Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town, costume from the 17th century to the present day and the Oxford Canal: these are just some of the stories illustrated in the museum’s galleries. There are also regularly changing exhibitions and activities to ensure that there is always something new to see and do.

Gosport Discovery Centre

Gosport Discovery Centre building works

During the period of May – July 2018 building works at Gosport Discovery Centre will commence to transition into a Community Hub. We will therefore have reduced space and will be unable to take new room bookings during this period.

Willis Museum

Basingstoke’s Willis Museum, housed in the Old Town Hall, is in the historic heart of Basingstoke close to Festival Place, the busy town centre. You can discover Basingstoke and Deane’s past, from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet right up to the modern day.

In the Sainsbury Gallery there is always something new to see with a regularly changing programme of special exhibitions, workshops, talks and events

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Founded in 1860 as the centre for scientific study at the University of Oxford, the Museum of Natural History now holds the University’s internationally significant collections of geological and zoological specimens. Housed in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture, the Museum’s growing collections underpin a broad programme of natural environment research, teaching and public engagement. Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the Dodo, and the swifts in the tower.

Fairfax House Museum

Come and unlock the splendour within the finest Georgian town house in England. A classical architectural masterpiece of its age, Fairfax House was originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax. Its richly decorated interior was designed by York’s most distinguished eighteenth-century architect, John Carr.

Extensively adapted in the twentieth century as a cinema and dance hall, Fairfax House was saved from decay and returned to its former glory by York Civic Trust in 1982-84.

Today, Fairfax House once more transports you to the splendour of city-living in Georgian York, the centre of polite society. The superb Noel Terry collection of furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts, described by Christie’s as one of the finest private collections of the twentieth century, perfectly complements the house, bringing it to life and creating a special lived-in feeling.