Free UK museums & galleries

Where in the UK do you want to look?

The list for each region is quite long, so pick the region you're interested in to see the free museums. Or, you can use this Free museums & galleries map we've created, which has them all by location.

You can also view all free museums and galleries on this map.

If you're planning on visiting a museum on a Bank Holiday, it may be best to check ahead with the museum if the opening days and hours are different. Similarly, if you're heading to a museum late in the day, you may be best to check if there is a time for last entry.

Have we missed any? If you know of any great free museums in your area that we've not included, we'd love to hear about them. Add any suggestions to our free museums thread.

Other days out deals

As well as the free museums and galleries listed above, there are other ways to cut the cost of family fun, including:

Save with Tesco Clubcard

A cheap way to entertain kids is to spend your Tesco Clubcard vouchers* on days out, as you'll get two-times the value – for example £5 in Clubcard vouchers becomes £10 to spend. Days out on offer include Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Sea Life Centres. For a full list of ways to maximise Clubcard points, check our Tesco Clubcard boosting guide.

2for1 or one-third off days out

There's a trick to get 2for1 or one-third off activities to 80+ attractions throughout England, Scotland and Wales with National Rail's Days Out Guide scheme. To take advantage, you need a train ticket valid on the day you want to visit. Attractions include Kew Gardens (2for1), Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum (2for1), Howletts Wild Animal Park (2for1), and Chessington World of Adventures (one-third off).