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The Victoria and Albert Museum - http://www.vam.ac.uk/
Began in 1852. Holds a collection of fine and applied art and design, plus the museums of Childhood, Theatre and Wellington. |
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The British Museum - http://www.britishmuseum.org/
Dating from at least 1753. Contains the national collection of antiquities, coins, medals and paper money. |
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The Science Museum - http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
Opened in 1857 to house collections of transport, agricultural machinery, photography, film and television. |
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The Natural History Museum - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
Dating from around 1860, the museum contains the national collection of geology and natural sciences. |
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The National Maritime Museum - http://www.nmm.ac.uk/
Created in 1934 to demonstrate the seafaring history of the United Kingdom. |
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The Imperial War Museum - http://www.iwm.org.uk/
Founded in 1917. Occupies the former site of Bedlam Mental Hospital. Records Commonwealth military operations since the First World War. |
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National Museums Liverpool - http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/
Controls various museums and galleries in and around Liverpool. |
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The Museum of London - http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Tells the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day. Overview, exhibitions, events, collections, community, archaeology, education, sales, press and photos. |
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24HourMuseum - http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
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. |
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The National Army Museum - http://www.national-army-museum.ac.uk/
Created in 1960 to hold the history of the British army. |