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• The British Museum - Dating from at least 1753. Contains the national collection of antiquities, coins, medals and paper money.
• The Commonwealth Institute - Promotes the Commonwealth using exhibitions, collections, educational programmes, a Library and a Resource Centre.
• 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.
• 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 - Tells the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day. Overview, exhibitions, events, collections, community, archaeology, education, sales, press and photos.
• The National Army Museum - Created in 1960 to hold the history of the British army.
• The National Maritime Museum - Created in 1934 to demonstrate the seafaring history of the United Kingdom.
• The National Museums and Galleries of Wales - Amgueddfeydd ac Orielau Cenedlaethol Cymru. Comprised of various national Welsh museums and galleries.
• National Museums Liverpool - 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 Royal Air Force Museum - Holds the history of aviation in Britain.
• The Science Museum - Opened in 1857 to house collections of transport, agricultural machinery, photography, film and television.
• 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.