Family friendly museums and arts (Great Court, British Museum)
Family friendly museums and arts (Great Court, British Museum)

Best Museums and Arts for Families

From the world-class and often free museums of London to smaller- scale but no less compelling arts venues around the country, many offering dedicated children's activities, we've brought together the best cultural attractions for family days out.

Our hand-picked selection

British Museum – Great Court [copyright]©VisitBritain[/copyright]

British Museum

London
A vast repository of artefacts from cultures around the world, free to visit.
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Family day out at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire[copyright]©VisitBritain / Daniel Bosworth[/copyright]

Chatsworth House

Derbyshire
The 'jewel of the Peak District' offers masses of fun for younger visitors.
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London Transport Museum © Diane Auckland Fotohaus

London Transport Museum

London
Plenty of interactives to get kids engaged by London's transport systems past, present and future.
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Young visitors at the Museum of London Docklands[copyright]© VisitBritain [/copyright]

Museum of London & Museum of London Docklands

London
Two free museums charting the fascinating history of London in general and as a port.
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National Museum of Scotland © Visit Britain

National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh
The history of Scotland presented in one excellent venue catering to everyone from tots up.
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Natural History Museum, London © Visit Britain

Natural History Museum

London
London's vast Natural History Museum is an astonishing free resource for anyone interested in our planet.
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British Science Museum ©VisitBritain / Britain on View[copyright]©VisitBritain / Britain on View[/copyright]

Science Museum

London
An enormous free venue in London's 'Museumland', where fun and learning are inextricably linked.
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Stonehenge, Wiltshire ©VisitBritain/ Stephen Spraggon[copyright]©VisitBritain/ Stephen Spraggon[/copyright]

Stonehenge

Wiltshire
This UNESCO-listed ancient site retains its power to intrigue young and old alike.
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The Tate Modern, London ©VisitBritain / Simon Winnall[copyright]©VisitBritain / Simon Winnall[/copyright]

Tate Modern

London
Modern and contemporary art from around the globe, presented with an eye for families and free to boot.
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Tower of London[copyright]©VisitBritain/ Historic Royal Palaces[/copyright]

Tower of London

London
Bloodcurdling history comes to the fore at this atmospheric one-time royal dwelling.
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Windsor Castle, Berkshire[copyright]©VisitBritain / Pawel Libera[/copyright]

Windsor Castle

Berkshire
A unique royal residence accessible to families via audio-tours and trails.
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World Museum Liverpool

World Museum Liverpool

Liverpool
One of Britain's most wide-ranging museums, exploring everything from world cultures to bugs and sealife.
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