National collections

Britain’s national collections are a truly varied lot. You can delve deep into the past at any number of august institutions, or have a blast discovering the next big thing at the Tate Modern (www.tate.org.uk/modern/default.htm), a museum that the New York Times called “a people’s palace that the art world can also love.” Whatever types of arts and artefacts suit your fancy however, you can rest assured that visiting Britain’s fine national collections won’t break the bank, as general admission is often completely free!

You can find out more about the fascinating museums and galleries of Britain by visiting 24 Hour Museum (www.24hourmuseum.org.uk), or Museums and Galleries Month (www.mgm.org.uk/).