UKData checked October 2026
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Local history museums in the UK

There are 10 local history museums in our UK listings. The most are in London, Coventry and Glasgow. On a typical weekday they open at 10:00 and close at 17:00. About 100% list a website.

10 places Checked October 2026

By city

London 5Coventry 2Glasgow 2Liverpool 1
NameCategoryAddressCityOpening times
Gunnersbury Park MuseumLocal history museumGunnersbury Park, Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes LnLondonTue–Sun 10:00–16:30
Islington MuseumLocal history museum245 St John StLondonThu 10:00–17:00
London Canal MuseumHistory museum12/13 New Wharf RdLondonTue–Wed 10:00–16:30
London Museum DocklandsLocal history museumNo 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere RdLondonDaily 10:00–17:00
Museum of LiverpoolLocal history museumPier Head, Mann IslandLiverpoolTue–Sun 10:00–17:00
St Mary's GuildhallHistorical landmarkBayley LnCoventryThu–Sun 11:00–16:00
The Glasgow BusEvent planning serviceGeorge SquareGlasgowWed–Sun 08:00–22:00
Burgh HouseLocal history museumBurgh House, New End SquareLondon—
LTB ShowroomsArts organisation6 Priory RowCoventry—
Maryhill Burgh HallsMuseum24 Gairbraid AveGlasgow—