The city of Southampton has a lot to visitors and locals to see and do, and one thing that certainly is not the shortage of museums! Tourists can find more information on the long history of the city, its important relationship with the sea and sky, and more on the variety of museums in Southampton.
Museum of Archeology and God's House Tower
The Archaeological Museum in Southampton is an excellent museum with some great exhibitions and collections in the program, but when you visit this museum also get to experience the interesting building in which it is located.
God's House Tower is a historic building. In fact, it is actually two buildings that have merged. The first, a gate was built in the 13th century, then two hundred years later or two stories and a gallery of three-storey tower, have been added. The building took the name of a nearby hospital, called the House of God.
After being used for a variety of important papers, was decided in 1957 that would be converted into the Museum of Archeology, which opened its doors in 1961.
This museum is now home to Southampton a of the best archaeological collections around England and treats visitors to the interesting history of the town from Roman times right through the Victorian era.
The Maritime Museum
Southampton has always had an important relationship with the sea, and visitors to the city you can find more information on this part of the heritage of Southampton in the Maritime Museum.
There are interesting exhibits and displays here, including special exhibits on shirts large size that has been his home Southampton. These include the Titanic, and the International Maritime Museum houses a permanent exhibition of Titanic, called 'Titanic - Southampton remembers ". This focuses on the crew and passengers who lost their lives as many of them were residents of Southampton.
Medieval Merchant's House
Unfortunately, as Southampton was a prime target for bombing during World War II, many of the great historic buildings of the city were destroyed, but some still are. The Merchant's House Medieval is one that survived and is now one of England's oldest houses trade.
The construction of this house began way back in 1290 by merchant John Fortin. The building served as home and once a place business and is located on a street that was one of the most active in Southampton at the time.
Visitors can enjoy a visit of this historic building Southampton and popular museum. It has been restored and decorated the way they have been in the mid-14th century.
Solent Sky (Southampton Hall of Aviation)
Many visitors to Southampton are very aware of the important role the sea has played in the history of the city, but not many are aware of the relationship with the sky too.
The Hall of Aviation, also known as Solent Sky, is located next to popular Southampton Ocean Village, and focuses on follow the history of aviation in the Solent area. There are some fabulous vintage aircraft on display here, as well as motors and a series of major exhibitions as well.
National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, is one of the best museums in the Southampton area and also one of the tourist attractions Most popular in southeast England. Located in the beautiful forest near the city of New Brockenhurst, the national motor museum is less than 30 minutes from downtown.
In addition to the national motor museum, visitors can also see Beaulieu Palace House, Abbey, and a variety of special temporary exhibitions during throughout the year.
More Museums Southampton
The top museums are just some of the most popular museums in Southampton. The city has more museums this visit, and many other fun and interesting sights as well.
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