The Natural History Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum - Began in 1852. Holds a collection of fine and applied art and design, plus the museums of Childhood, Theatre and Wellington.

The Science Museum - Opened in 1857 to house collections of transport, agricultural machinery, photography, film and television.

The Imperial War Museum - Founded in 1917. Occupies the former site of Bedlam Mental Hospital. Records Commonwealth military operations since the First World War.

The Commonwealth Institute - Promotes the Commonwealth using exhibitions, collections, educational programmes, a Library and a Resource Centre.

The National Maritime Museum - Created in 1934 to demonstrate the seafaring history of the United Kingdom.

The National Army Museum - Created in 1960 to hold the history of the British army.

The Royal Air Force Museum - Holds the history of aviation in Britain.

24HourMuseum - Project sponsored by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport providing live information, news and links for over 2,500 museums, galleries and heritage attractions in the UK.

The Museum of London - Tells the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day. Overview, exhibitions, events, collections, community, archaeology, education, sales, press and photos.

National Museums Liverpool - Controls various museums and galleries in and around Liverpool.

The National Museums and Galleries of Wales - Amgueddfeydd ac Orielau Cenedlaethol Cymru. Comprised of various national Welsh museums and galleries.

The British Museum - Dating from at least 1753. Contains the national collection of antiquities, coins, medals and paper money.