Museums & Heritage Events Across the UK
501 upcoming museums & heritage events in 24 towns and cities
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 501 upcoming museums & heritage events across the UK, spanning 24 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
Showing 24 of 501 events
Warwick Castle - Daily Entry
📍 Warwick Castle
Standard Entry (off Peak)
📍 The Cadbury Club
From £18.00
FREE—
Heritage Open Days at Prior Park
📍 Prior Park Landscape Garden
SOLD OUTAutumn migration
📍 Cley Marshes Visitor Centre
Sold out at source
Stained Glass Windows Tour
📍 Liverpool Cathedral
RAF Museum Carer’s Café
Two Temple Place Building Tour
📍 Two Temple Place
£13.70
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Old Hall Open Days
📍 Tatton Park
Highlights Tour of Bristol Cathedral
📍 Bristol Cathedral
£3.96 - £7.21
SOLD OUT16. Visit HMS Medusa (18 Sept@1400)
📍 Haslar Marina
Sold out at source
Woven Histories: Discovering Pre-Columbian Textiles
📍 Centre for Material Culture
£80.00
SOLD OUTHeritage Open Day - Smithills Hall Tour
📍 Smithills Hall
Sold out at source
Culture Night: ESB Archives Showcase: ESB Headquarters
📍 ESB Head Office
SOLD OUTCulture Night at Dublinia
📍 Dublinia
Sold out at source
Culture Night | Behind the Curtain: The NLI's Digitisation Studio
📍 National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638
FREEMirror Mirror Private View Event
📍 Priory Meadow Shopping Centre
FREECulture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland
📍 National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638
FREEPilgrimage Tour
📍 Perton
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Heritage Open Weekend
FREEMuseum Viewing (BST)
LIBRARY OPEN SATURDAYS
📍 Main Room
FREESt Chad’s Heritage Day – Discover the Story of Uppermill Library
📍 Uppermill Library
FREE—
Heritage Open Days
📍 Corfe Castle
The Banqueting House - Standard Entry
📍 Banqueting House
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many museums & heritage events are on in the UK?
There are currently 500+ upcoming museums & heritage events listed across 24 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most museums & heritage events happening?
The most active places for museums & heritage events right now are London, Warwick, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free museums & heritage events?
Yes — several of the current museums & heritage listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for museums & heritage events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
Museums & Heritage Events in the UK — Your Complete Guide
the UK's museums and heritage sites are among the finest in the UK, offering world-class collections, immersive experiences and fascinating insights into history, science, culture and the natural world. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious child, a student or simply looking for an engaging day out, the UK's museums deliver exceptional experiences year-round.
Beyond the permanent collections, the UK's museums programme a packed calendar of temporary exhibitions, after-dark events, family workshops, curator talks, film screenings and behind-the-scenes tours. Many of the city's most iconic museums host regular evening events — "museum lates" — that transform cultural institutions into atmospheric social spaces after hours.
Heritage walks and guided tours extend the museum experience into the city's streets, revealing hidden histories, architectural stories, and layers of time embedded in the UK's buildings and public spaces. Many are led by professional historians, architects and enthusiasts who bring an infectious passion to their subject.
Practical tips: most of the UK's major museums are free to enter (special exhibitions may charge a fee), so they represent outstanding value. Book online for popular temporary exhibitions to avoid queues. Members and Friends schemes often include free exhibition entry, exclusive events access, and discounts in the café and shop — worth considering if you visit regularly.