A reopened secret wartime bunker that was used by Churchill and staffed by WRNS and WAAF personnel offers an educational day out – and the cheapest cup of tea in the land.
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Take the kids to … the Ragged School Museum, east London
Once a school that provided a free education for destitute children, a row of 19th century warehouses is now a free museum giving visitors a chance to step back in time – and into the classroom – for a strict Victorian lesson
The best family-friendly museums in the UK
Science, technology, art or history … readers recommend fun and educational museums around the country in time for half-term
The world’s worst wax museum – in pictures
Louis Tussauds House of Wax in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, achieved cult status with thousands of visitors – because none of the models looked like the people they were supposed to represent. Sadly, this national treasure closed in 2013, so these images are your only chance to see what you’ve missed.
10 of the best new museums
After an alternative to the usual museum trips? This roundup of new and improved exhibition spaces and galleries should be just the ticket
10 of the best museum shops around the world
It’s not always a case of avoiding the ‘exit through the gift store’ bit. These striking and creatively stocked museum shops are worth a visit in their own right
10 of the best museums in Europe… that you’ve probably never heard of
Head to Europe on a city break and a museum trip is likely, but why not take a detour from the big hitters and try one of these excellent alternatives instead?
Museums at Night 2015 – a weekend of nocturnal activities
This weekend hundreds of museums across the UK will open up at night to offer activities ranging from pop-up planetariums to re-enacting Viking battles, ghost tours to loud music in the British Library. Here’s our pick of the highlights
Amsterdam – Free things to do
From galleries, boat trips and concerts to the city’s famous condom shop, there’s plenty of great things to do in Amsterdam that won’t cost you a euro. http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/20/top-10-free-things-to-do-amsterdam
Free attractions in London
Free things to do in London, UK http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/jul/23/50-free-things-to-do-london
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 