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23 sites in United Kingdom

Gardens Save
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.
http://www.nortonpriory.org   
British Museum: Britain Save
Collections which trace the story of Britain from prehistory to the present day.
http://www.british-museum.ac.uk/world...   
Butser Ancient Farm Save
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.
http://www.butser.org.uk/   
Corinium Museum Save
The museum is noted for its imaginative displays of Roman Cirencester. News, events, education, visitor information.
http://www.cotswold.gov.uk/nqcontent....   
Creswell Crags: Home of the Ice Age Hunter Save
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.
http://www.creswell-crags.org.uk/   
Dover Roman Painted House Save
Roman archaeological site discovered in 1970 by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. Includes hours of operation, admission fees and directions. Located in Dover, UK.
http://www.aboutbritain.com/doverroma...   
Flag Fen: Britain's Bronze Age Centre Save
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.
http://www.flagfen.com/   
I Dig Sheffield Save
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.
http://www.idigsheffield.org.uk/   
Jorvik Viking Centre Save
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.
http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/   
Kilmartin House Museum Save
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.
http://www.kilmartin.org/   
Marischal Museum Save
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.
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/marischal_museum/   
Museum of Antiquities Save
Imaginative on-line galleries (with sound and video) present the region's archeology and history: Stone-Age hunter gatherers, temple to the god Mithras, Hadrian's Wall, object of the month from an outstanding collection. Located at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
http://museums.ncl.ac.uk/archive/   
Museum of Archaeology Save
The former mill at the Old Fulling Mill in Durham City houses the archaeological collections of Durham University. Photographs, history, exhibitions, visitor information.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/   
Museum of the Iron Age Save
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.
http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum/ironagem/   
Pitt Rivers Museum Save
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.
http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/   
Ribchester Roman Museum Save
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.
http://www.ribchestermuseum.org   
Roman Baths, Bath Save
The official site provides a guide to Roman Britain, the thermal springs at Bath, an online virtual tour and information for visitors.
http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/   
Scottish Crannog Centre Save
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).
http://www.crannog.co.uk/   
The Ashmolean: Museum of Art and Archaeology Save
Attached to the University of Oxford. Antiquities collections range from Palaeolithic to Victorian, from Egypt to Britain. Exhibitions, publications, news.
http://www.ashmolean.org/   
The Mary Rose Save
Raised from the sea and on display at Portsmouth, this Tudor warship made waves in nautical archaeology. Detailed, scholarly history, photographs, description, visitor information.
http://www.maryrose.org/   
The Trimontium Museum Save
Permanent exhibition at the Ormiston Institute, Melrose, Scotland on the history of the Roman fort of Trimontium at Newstead. Description and visitor information provided by the Trimontium Trust.
http://trimontium.net/exhibition.html   
University of Liverpool: Archaeology Museum Save
Houses a large Egyptian collection and objects from listed Near Eastern, Classical and British sites. Provides hours, facilities, a history of the collection, and details of facilities.
http://www.liv.ac.uk/sace/facilities/...   
Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum Save
Roman fort and settlement by Hadrian's Wall. Provides a visitor's guide, excavation news, FAQs, volunteerism, opening times, rates and directions.
http://www.vindolanda.com/   
See also
Reference: Museums: History: Living History and Open Air: Europe: United Kingdom (34)
Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Arts and Entertainment: Museums (15 34)
Science: Social Sciences: Archaeology: Regional: Europe: United Kingdom (17 222)

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