You are advised to book a free ticket (Opens in new window) in advance of your visit. Entry to the Museum is via the Main entrance on Great Russell Street or the Montague Place entrance. Please note walk-up entry will only be possible at the Montague Place entrance, and entry is dependent on capacity.
Different government departments, such as the DCMS and the Treasury, collaborated in enabling universal free admission to be introduced in 2001. The chancellor's change to VAT regulations was crucial, in that it made free admission financially viable and served to bring many of the museums onside.
The Abbey is open for visitors 10:30 to 15.30 daily and is free to enter, however a donation is always welcomed. The Abbey has volunteers on hand every day from 11:00 to 15:00 to answer any question you may have and will even give you a tour of the premise.
Shrewsbury's award-winning Market Hall on Claremont Street is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 4pm (with occasional late-night openings).
Explore the history of the Town Walls of Shrewsbury and wander the medieval defensive fortifications dating back to 1220 and updated in the 14th century by King Henry III. On certain open days you can explore the Town Walls last remaining WatchTower, Wingfield.
The British Museum is free to enter and includes access to its permanent galleries. Special exhibitions usually require a fee. Although this attraction is free to visit, you must book a timed entry ticket in advance to guarantee entry – some walk-up tickets are available each day, but entry is not guaranteed.
Because the Mexican president lives and works within the palace, visitors can only access the site on a guided tour. Tours are free, but can't be booked in advance online.
National Museum Complex:Delve into the Philippines' fascinating history and art through its extensive collection of artefacts, paintings, and sculptures. Entry fee: Free.
Shrewsbury is full of finds to be discovered during your visit. By foot or by boat, the River Severn is a must, as is the café culture, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury's famous skyline.
Assistance dogs are welcome within Shrewsbury Castle and its grounds. Please note that dogs are not otherwise allowed on site. There is a path around the castle grounds which is accessible for wheelchair users although some steeper slopes may require the assistance of an able pusher.
National museums are run and funded directly by the central government of each UK nation. They are generally larger institutions that hold collections considered to be of national importance. All national museums in the UK offer free entry to their permanent collections.
Early. The Capitoline Museums (Musei Capitolini), located on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy, are widely considered to be the world's oldest public museum. Their origins can be traced back to 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated a collection of important ancient bronze sculptures to the people of Rome.
By size, The Louvre, in Paris, France is the largest museum on Earth, with nearly 73,000 square metres of exhibition space. By reputation, it's also one of the best and holds works from antiquity to the 19th Century, including the world-famous Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.
Is admission free? Yes, entry to the Museum to view the permanent collection is free. All visitors (except Members) are advised to book a timed slot in advance (Opens in new window). Self-led groups of 10 or more people will need to book a group ticket (Opens in new window).
You are allowed to bring soft drinks/water with you (of not more than 500ml per bottle), as long as these are unopened/sealed when you arrive. Anything considered open will be confiscated on the gate. Camel packs (or similar) are not permitted.
The Shrewsbury River Loop Walk is a 4.2 km looped trail that starts and ends in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Easy.
