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  The Ashmolean: Museum of Art and Archaeology http://www.ashmolean.org/
Attached to the University of Oxford. Antiquities collections range from Palaeolithic to Victorian, from Egypt to Britain. Exhibitions, publications, news.
  The Mary Rose http://www.maryrose.org/
Raised from the sea and on display at Portsmouth, this Tudor warship made waves in nautical archaeology. Detailed, scholarly history, photographs, description, visitor information.
  Pitt Rivers Museum http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/
At the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography in Oxford houses archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world. History and collections, visitor information.
  Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum http://www.vindolanda.com/
Roman fort and settlement by Hadrian's Wall. Provides a visitor's guide, excavation news, FAQs, volunteerism, opening times, rates and directions.
  Roman Baths, Bath http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
The official site provides a guide to Roman Britain, the thermal springs at Bath, an online virtual tour and information for visitors.
  Jorvik Viking Centre http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/
Built on the site where the York Archaeological Trust found the amazingly well-preserved remains of part of Viking Jorvik (York). A massive range of evidence was recovered and has been used to recreate every last aspect of everyday life.
  Museum of Archaeology http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/
The former mill at the Old Fulling Mill in Durham City houses the archaeological collections of Durham University. Photographs, history, exhibitions, visitor information.
  British Museum: Britain http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/online_tours/britain.aspx
Collections which trace the story of Britain from prehistory to the present day.
  Butser Ancient Farm http://www.butser.org.uk/
Replica of an Iron Age farm circa 300 BC, with buildings, animals and crops. Both a museum and an open-air laboratory for research into the Iron Age and Roman periods. Photos, information for visitors and schools.
  Kilmartin House Museum http://www.kilmartin.org/
Archaeology museum on the West Coast of Scotland. An interactive map leads to photographs, description and bibliography for 150 sites scattered over the rich archaeological landscape of the Kilmartin Valley. Also feature on ancient music.
  Creswell Crags: Home of the Ice Age Hunter http://www.creswell-crags.org.uk/
At the east end of a gorge honeycombed with caves in which Ice Age hunters lived. An exhibition "The Age of Ice" tells the story of human and animal survival in the harsh climate of the last Ice Age.
  Scottish Crannog Centre http://www.crannog.co.uk/
A reconstruction of a lochside dwelling over 2,500 years old was built by the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology at Loch Tay, Perthshire. Photographs and visitor information. 3D virtual crannog requires VRML2 (free download available).
  Norton Priory Museum & Gardens http://www.nortonpriory.org/
This museum in Runcorn, Cheshire, displays the excavated remains of the monastery, together with a model of it. Visitor information, attractions, events, exhibitions and educational programme.
  I Dig Sheffield http://www.idigsheffield.org.uk/
An online guide to archaeology around Sheffield and the Peak District from Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust. Sheffield City Museum's collection, archaeological sites and news. Messageboard.
  Museum of the Iron Age http://www3.hants.gov.uk/museum-of-the-ironage
Uses reconstructions and displays of finds to tell the story of Danebury, the Iron Age hill fort excavated by Professor Barry Cunliffe and his team. Information for schools and visitors.
  Ribchester Roman Museum http://www.ribchestermuseum.org/
Displays the Romano-British history of the town known to the Romans as Bremetenacum Veteranorum, site of an auxiliary cavalry fort. Opening times, press releases.
  Corinium Museum http://www.cotswold.gov.uk/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1569
The museum is noted for its imaginative displays of Roman Cirencester. News, events, education, visitor information.
  Dover Roman Painted House http://www.aboutbritain.com/doverromanpaintedhse.htm
Roman archaeological site discovered in 1970 by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. Includes hours of operation, admission fees and directions. Located in Dover, UK.
  Flag Fen: Britain's Bronze Age Centre http://flagfen.org
At Easter and in the Summer archaeologists can be seen excavating this unique site, where waterlogging has preserved evidence of a prehistoric way of life. Iron Age and Bronze Age Roundhouses have been reconstructed. Rare breed animals. Visitor information.
  Marischal Museum http://www.abdn.ac.uk/marischal_museum/
University of Aberdeen's collection of Scottish archaeology and folk life, foreign ethnography, Egyptian antiquities, numismatics and militaria. Location plan, exhibitions, services, conservation, educational resources.

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