The Dorset County Museum traces the natural, archaeological, social, and geological history of the county. The impetus for the founding of the museum came with the arrival of the Great Western Railway to Dorset in 1845. It seems that the railway route threatened several important archaeological sites. Galleries include Archaeology, Natural History, Geology, Dorset Writers with Thomas Hardy's... More details

Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...