The best specialized museums United Kingdom

It was on board the gigantic three-masted ship named RRS Discovery that Captain Robert Falcon Scott went to discover the South Pole in 1901. The mastodon was built in Dundee and was then the first ship to be equipped with 1,800 horsepower in a triple-explosion engine to split the Antarctic ice. Now you can discover her and her crew's exciting adventure at Discovery Point, on the city's docks, and visit the ship from top to bottom. The museum area reveals all the secrets of this great human adventure.

This is a great place to discover whisky. Several tours are available, in 50 min, 90 min and 90 min + dinner. In addition to the guided tour, there are one or more commented tastings. You will learn to savour and identify the contents of your dram, the traditional whisky unit, in a room housing the world's largest private collection. No less than 3,400 different bottles are pampered there and it is a delight to walk through it to contemplate its old labels.

People have been coming here since 1835 to admire Edinburgh through the lorgnette of a periscope whose panoramas are projected onto a large table-screen. This visit is particularly popular with children, who appreciate the fun aspect. On six floors, a maze of attractions and exhibitions also provides a whole world of optical illusions and curiosities based on sounds, lights, mirrors and tunnels, for fans of the genre. At the top, the Outlook Tower also offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, including the castle, which is just across the street.

Officially created in 1934 by the king George VI, this museum is the largest maritime museum in the world. The collections gather a large number of objects related to the maritime history of Britain: sea charts, manuscripts, scale models, ship plans, navigation instruments... The museum also has a large collection of personalities' portraits linked to the British maritime history as well as the world's largest library of marine construction works with nearly 100,000 works.

At Wimbledon, the arrival of summer marks the imminent start of this legendary tournament. Take the opportunity to visit this legendary venue and discover the traditions that have made Wimbledon the most coveted title in tennis. Immerse yourself in the history of the tournament, explore the backstage area and admire the center court. Soak up the iconic atmosphere of this prestigious tournament and explore the exhibitions that showcase the legends of tennis.

No doubt one of the world's top football venues. Here the Red Devils are more than stars, they are true gods. The stadium, called "Theatre of Dreams", houses a museum that recounts the history of this club whose extraordinary results were the result of the Queen's ennobled, Sir Alex Ferguson. Guided tours are also organized.

City fans refusing to enter Old Trafford can still visit the Etihad Stadium across the city (www.mancity.com).

From the first train to the Eurostar, the whole world of rail travel is detailed in this national museum. You can get up close to more than 300 vehicles, including the world's fastest steam engine, Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express, but also royal luxury carriages and the first locomotives of the Industrial Revolution. In all, three centuries of history and a compilation of a million rail-related objects, such as photos, artworks, posters and decorations. Some of the industrial heritage of Liverpool and Manchester.

This imposing modernist citadel on the edge of the Area has a national reputation. Over 8500 objects are listed on four floors, with the central theme of war, tournaments, hunting, defence and eastern weapons. In this respect, the Royal Armouries are part of the same museum family as the Tower of London in the capital. There are medieval armour, spears, swords, rifles, but also guns, guns, game and samurai attire.

This lighthouse museum at Kinnaird Head will capture the hearts of lighthouse lovers and absolute neophytes alike. This is Scotland's first lighthouse (built in 1789) and is adjacent to a 450 year old castle. Its location in an exceptional and atypical place, the special life of the keepers whose history has been told here, the engineering developed to save lives, the largest collection of lenses in the world, the tea room in the lighthouse, all play in its favour...

If you hadn't grasped yet, the stars of Liverpool are still the Beatles. This is the temple dedicated to them, built on the equally mythical Albert Dock. There are many who come here telling the story of the four boys in the wind. Their entire universe is set in a playful and didactic way. A suite of rooms gives you the unique path and atmosphere that colle them to the skin: costumes, studios, reconstructions, instruments and even the famous Yellow Submarine or the white piano consecrated by the song Imagine of John Lennon… If you don't know much about their career, it's an excellent introduction. If you're already a @ fan, let's know you'll learn one thing or two anyway. This museum is deliciously kitsch and a reproduction of the Cub Accueille welcomes visitors, beer less… The Merseybeat movement also has a voice in the chapter and its date of the American sailors is not forgotten. Multilingual audioguide available.

This is the National Aviation Museum in Scotland. It takes place on the former Royal Air Force base in East Fortune. The location is not insignificant, as it was in service for both World Wars and is one of the best preserved in the whole of the United Kingdom. The story of the conquest of the sky is told in the presence of its main witnesses, aircraft of all types and all periods. Several hangars focus on different aspects of the industry with, among others, the famous Spitfire, Meteor, Tornado and Jaguar for the military side; and the Twin Pioneer, Jetstream 31 or Boeing 707 for the civil side. A whole section is also reserved for the famous Concorde, the unfortunate plane of Europe. The museum also explains the mechanisms of flight, construction techniques, the invention of parachutes, and many others. You will also be able to play the role of a jet-setter by discovering the planes in which the stars flew when commercial flights first saw the light of day. Children (and adults alike!) will appreciate the very concrete aspect of the museum, but also its interactive terminals, which invite them to better understand how planes fly, the skills of the pilots, the art of a successful landing... You can even learn how to build an airplane in your house! It's a good opportunity to visit something that is a little different from the heritage of the region and allows you to set foot in a real cockpit.

It is one of the must-see visits for lovers of religion and ancient books. In addition to the history of the house and its famous inhabitants - James Mosmann, royal jeweller, who made the Scottish crown; John Knox, father of the Scottish religion and key figure in history - it tells the story of the Humanities and first impressions. There is a collection of books by great humanists, a bible from 1521 and John Knox's History of the Reformation within the Realme of Scotland. The place also hosts the Scottish Storytelling Association.

All Harry Potter fans visit Warner Bros. Studios! To get there, the easiest and cheapest way is to take a train to Watford, then the free Harry Potter shuttle bus when you show your entrance ticket. A magical, unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour awaits you: the saga's iconic sets, costumes, objects and accessories, not to mention models, animatronics and special effects. And don't forget to try a glass of beer!

This magnificent fortress-like building was built as a prison in 1823, on the site of an old castle destroyed in 1409. Prisoners lived here until it was closed in 1868. Here you can learn about prison life in the 19th century and the history of the convicts who had to endure it. Some claimed that it was the most comfortable penitentiary in Scotland... In its centre, the small historical museum tells the story of the town's past, its people and its traditions.

Moat Brae is the birthplace of Peter Pan... We'd like to write that all is said and done! Opened in 2019, it is the national centre for children's literature and children's stories: a place where imagination is the queen of virtues, where creativity and play are at the heart of everything. The place celebrates Peter Pan and his creator, J.M. Barrie. You will explore Neverland's garden with its pirate ship and Mermaid Lagoon, see the Tinkerbell fairy who inspired the fairy tale. Animations and exhibitions are regularly organised.

Did you know that the London Underground runs under the foundations of buildings and not under the streets, as in Paris for example? This explains why many escalators are used to access the underground platforms. London Underground is the first train to be built underground. 2 million people use the London Underground every day and thousands scatter in the famous red buses. London's transport network is therefore a key issue, as Londoners will confirm. From the oldest subways in the world to the mythical buses, relive the history of these inventions. At the beginning of the visit, you take the elevator back to London in the 1800s, instead of the floors, the latter indicates the years you go back up. And then the route is chronological. A true journey back in time! It is an ideal museum with children. Very interactive: we get on the old buses, we sit in the old subway cars. A feminist approach is also developed throughout the museum with small panels evoking the place of women in the evolution of London's transport system by period. The problems related to transport and urban development are well addressed. Another very successful museum with reconstructions, models, clear panels for all ages. Throughout the museum, the seats are covered with the fabrics that decorate the metro lines and even the walls of the toilets take up the pattern of the different lines.

This small, independent museum is housed in a former St. Nicholas fishermen's church. Opened in 1956, it focuses on the maritime and fishing history of Hastings, with photographs, paintings and period objects. Models, nets, ropes and explanations bring to life this key activity of the region. The small gift store is packed with fascinating objects such as fossils and precious stones, as well as books on local history to dig a little deeper.