Discover a world of museums & galleries
Escape to another world, step back in time or immerse yourself in the weird or the wonderful…without even leaving the UK.
We’ve picked our favourite museums & galleries to visit, at little or no cost
PLUS with great savings made at thetrainline when you book in advance, there’s no need to dig deep this summer
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Off-beat, quirky, not to mention eccentric..if you thought museums were boring think again!
Here are just a few we had to share with you.
quirky museums
The Cuckooland MuseumCheshire
You won’t lose track of time here. Situated in the picturesque town of Cheshire this museum is dedicated to cuckoo, quail and trumpeter clocks. Clock-making at its most fascinating
The British Lawnmower MuseumSouthport
Vintage garden machinery for lawnmower enthusiasts from all over the UK. Lawnmowers like you've never seen before!
The Museum of WitchcraftBoscastle
A spooky journey of witchcraft through the ages. Set in the Cornish seaside town of Boscastle, this rather unusual museum houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts.
Cartoon MuseumLondon
Just one of the many quirky London museums. Chortle your way round the Cartoon Museum, which displays the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animations.
The Fan MuseumLondon
In the beautiful town of Greenwich, near the river Thames is the world’s only museum dedicated to fans…maybe one to save for a hot day
Hunterian Museum London
Charting the history of surgery and celebrating our understanding of the human body, the fascinating Hunterian Museum in London is one not to miss. Look out for Winston Churchill’s dentures!
