24
Hour Museum
They call it the UK's National Virtual Museum; it is a gateway to
the online presences of the UK's publicly funded museums. You can find out about museums in the UK, catalogued by type and area. Loads of museums are
listed, with links to those that have websites and there is lots of
information about current exhibitions and events. This is a really excellent
resource. It's also worth knowing that there is a children's version
called Show Me
.
The Bank of England Museum
The Bank of England Museum tells the story of the Bank of England
from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the United
Kingdom's central bank. As well as details of the museum and its
opening times the website contains an excellent interactive timeline
that is well worth exploring as well as quizzes and other things of
interest.
The
British Museum - An Introduction
Full of information about the museum’s collections. Children can explore a section
devoted to Ancient Egypt, teachers can find all the information they need to plan a school
visit.
Franklin Institute
Science Museum (Philadelphia)
Go to the Learn or Explore sections and visit the InQuiry Attic to experience such wonders as the Heavenly View, Bicycle
Technology and the Wright Brothers' flight notebooks. Lots of
scientific interest here.
The Imperial
War Museum
This homepage has links to several subsites: The IWM itself, The Cabinet War Rooms, IWM
Duxford, HMS Belfast and IWM North.
Ironbridge
Gorge Museum Trust
The Ironbridge Gorge was the Silicon Valley of the first Industrial Revolution and was the
first area to be awarded the status of World Heritage Site.
Information about the area and
the museums and the beginning of a collection of project activities for pupils who are
visiting the museums (in the Resources section). resource.
Museum
of Antiquities
A great site from the Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle upon Tyne.
This museum deals with the archaeology of the north east of England.
There's lots of interesting a stuff here; children will enjoy the
Reticularium section about life in the north of England during the
Roman Period. An object of the month
section explores an archaeological object in depth and there is now
an archive of previous objects of the month. The pages on Hadrian's Wall are not to
be missed!
Museums
around the UK
A NGfL recommended site, providing links to a whole range of museums with a good search
facility.
Museums
Around the World
The world version of Museums around the UK. Useful if planning trips abroad.
MuseumsNet
Another gateway site for the UK's many museums and galleries. You
can search for museums by keyword or by location (usefully it can
find museums within a given distance of your chosen location). There
are useful reviews of exhibitions.
Museums
of the Potteries
An interesting guide to the museums that make up the home of English pottery. It gives
access to history of the area, artwork and a timeline.
Museum of
Science, Boston
Much improved since my last look. This
excellent site now loads quickly and has lots of superb content.
The
Learning Curve
This is the online showcase of the Public Record Office's National Archive.
There is a huge variety of historical information which can be
viewed by date or by keystage. There are sections containing
lesson-sized "snapshots" and in-depth topics. There is also a
section about historical skills. This is a superb resource for
History teaching.
The National
Maritime Museum
Masses of information and images about the history of sailing and
the Sea. Online access to the collection, which is the largest
maritime collection in the World. There is an amazing amount and
variety of information and great interactive activities for children
in the Kids / e-earning section.
The
National Railway Museum, York
Definitely one for railway buffs! Perhaps not so much for teachers, although there is a
nice section on the history of railway posters. The graphics can make it slow to download.
The
National Tramway Museum
The UK's premier museum about trams, at Crich in Derbyshire.
Natural
History Museum
Yes - That big place in South Kensington. Galleries, interactive features and ant colony
webcam!. Loads of info on the natural world.
Science
Museum, London
Clicking on this link takes you to The National Museum of Science and Industry. You can
reach three museums via this link. The Science Museum has information about exhibitions and collections
in the museum, visitor information, movies and sound about Renaissance engineers, a look
inside Apollo 10 and the chance to build a rocket online. The National Museum of
Photography, Film and Television has information about the museum, visitor
information, and information about photography. Chance to make your own television
programme. The third link is to the National Railway Museum, York.
Science Museum On-line exhibitions and Interactives
Part of the SCience Museum's site. Lots of interesting things...
Show Me
This is the children's version of 24hour Museum (See top of page)
"We show you the cool stuff from the UK's museums and galleries". |
