Topia!: Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Government: Culture, Media and Sport: National Museums (13) See Also: Reference: Museums Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Arts and Entertainment: Museums National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside - Controls various museums and galleries in and around Liverpool. The Natural History Museum - Dating from around 1860, the museum contains the national collection of geology and natural sciences. The Victoria and Albert Museum - Began in 1852. Holds a collection of fine and applied art and design, plus the museums of Childhood, Theatre and Wellington. The Science Museum - Opened in 1857 to house collections of transport, agricultural machinery, photography, film and television. The Imperial War Museum - Founded in 1917. Occupies the former site of Bedlam Mental Hospital. Records Commonwealth military operations since the First World War. The Museum of London - Formed in 1976 to illustrate the history of London. The Commonwealth Institute - Promotes the Commonwealth using exhibitions, collections, educational programmes, a Library and a Resource Centre. The National Maritime Museum - Created in 1934 to demonstrate the seafaring history of the United Kingdom. The National Army Museum - Created in 1960 to hold the history of the British army. The Royal Air Force Museum - Holds the history of aviation in Britain. The National Museums and Galleries of Wales - Amgueddfeydd ac Orielau Cenedlaethol Cymru. Comprised of various national Welsh museums and galleries. The British Museum - Dating from at least 1753. Contains the national collection of antiquities, coins, medals and paper money. 24HourMuseum - Project sponsored by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport providing live information, news and links for over 2,500 museums, galleries and heritage attractions in the UK. Additional categories: Cleaning Chemicals Shop Lights board 2nd mortgages Sirco

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