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This category lists maritime museums in the civilian sector (small boats, sailing boats, sailing ships, commercial ships/shipping, light-ships, tugs) located in the United Kingdom.

Resources in This Category

• Hartlepool's Maritime Experience

  http://www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com/
  Re-creation of an 18th century seaport featuring the HMS Trincomalee, an historic quayside, fighting ships, the Museum of Hartlepool and the PSS Wingfield Castle. Includes activities, hours, and admission fees. Located in Hartlepool, UK.

• Maritime Museum

  http://www.jerseyheritage.org/places-to-visit/maritime-museum
  Contains general and visitor information, boat gallery, the human story, and tour. Located in St.Helier.

• Merseyside Maritime Museum

  http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/
  Collection features ship models, paintings, wooden boats and archives. Includes current exhibitions, hours and directions. Free admission. Located in Liverpool.

• National Maritime Museum

  http://www.rmg.co.uk/
  Incorporating the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and Queen's House. Promotes understanding of the history and future of Britain and the sea.

• National Maritime Museum - Cornwall

  http://www.nmmc.co.uk/
  Features diverse collection of approximately 140 small craft from Great Britain and overseas, and spans the past 150 years. Includes virtual tour, hours, admission fees, FAQs, member and volunteer opportunities, and directions.

• National Waterways Museum

  https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/national-waterways-museum
  Floating collection of traditional canal craft at Ellesmere Port. Cheshire. Includes narrowboats, barges, and icebreakers.

• Scottish Maritime Museum

  http://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/
  Features exhibits and collections from maritime and shipbuilding history from the 18th century onwards.

• The Cornish Maritime Trust

  http://www.cornishmaritimetrust.org/
  The preservation and restoration to sailing condition of historic Cornish working sail boats. Demonstration of the boats and their rigs. Located in Porthleven.

• The Dock Museum

  http://www.dockmuseum.org.uk/
  A modern museum built over an original Victorian Graving Dock, were one can explore the fascinating history of Barrow-in-Furness.

• The Nelson Museum

  http://www.nelson-museum.co.uk/
  Tells the tale of Lord Horatio Nelson and life in his times. General and visitor information. Located in Norfolk, England.

• Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery

  http://www.canterbury.co.uk/Whitstable-Whitstable-Museum-and-Gallery/details/?dms=3&venue=3030544
  Maritime museum and art gallery reflecting the traditions of a harbour town in Kent. Featuring exhibits on wildlife, diving and shipping.

• Windermere Jetty

  http://windermerejetty.org/
  Features a historic collection of steam and motor boats. Located in Cumbria, England.

• World of Boats

  http://www.worldofboats.org/
  Describes this collection of hundreds of boats and models with supporting archive from across the world and spanning many centuries. Located in Eyemouth.

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