Museums
Smithsonian
We're not a museum. We're 19 of them! Plus 9 research centers & the National Zoo. Follow your favorites670,864 followers | Follow
Design Museum
One of the world's leading museums devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture, fashion, graphics, architecture and industrial design.559,397 followers | Follow
brooklynmuseum
A gaggle of Brooklyn Museum staffers tweet here. Look for via @user at the end of tweets to get to know us. Questions and comments via @replies are welcome.358,126 followers | Follow
Science Museum
Welcome to the Science Museum. Gemma in Marketing/Web writes the tweets and look out for #smnews tweets from our contemporary news team, Antenna168,425 followers | Follow
British Museum
A museum of the world, for the world. Coming 19 July: #ShakespeareExhibition www.britishmuseum.org/shakespeare99,246 followers | Follow
WBC - Southwest
The Women's Business Council - Southwest offers certification, procurement, networking and educational programs that help WBEs grow.42,264 followers | Follow
English Heritage
English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.37,031 followers | Follow
amhistorymuseum
Real Stories. Real Stuff. At the National Museum of American History. Read our blog: http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu34,698 followers | Follow
Exploratorium
For the curious ones - the explOratorium is a museum of science, art, & human perception founded in 1969 by Dr. Frank Oppenheimer. Alex updates from the museum.24,270 followers | Follow
Museum of London
Museum of London tells the story of the world's greatest city and its people.20,819 followers | Follow
Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery, London - the world's largest collection of personalities and faces. Admission free. Tweeting: Nick, Willow and Denise19,402 followers | Follow
Imperial War Museums
Telling the story of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict, from 1914 to the present day. Tweets from Jesse in the New Media team.18,336 followers | Follow
WWII Today
The National WWII Museum brings you the story of America in WWII told day-by-day featuring exclusive images, artifacts and oral histories from our collection17,401 followers | Follow
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. The museum is a fitting location in which to celebrate the rich heritage of automotive technology.15,744 followers | Follow
Nat. Media Museum
The National Media Museum, Bradford, the world's 1st UNESCO City of Film is devoted to film, photography, TV & the web. 0844 856 3797 Tweets by Sophie & Emma.15,099 followers | Follow
Museummedia
Tweets for museums & culture worldwide. E-mail: info@museummedia.nl - Volg @museummedia_nl voor Nederland & Vlaanderen. Follow @infofilm www.infofilm.nl13,299 followers | Follow
Ask A Curator
Ask questions to passionate experts on art, history and science and get video answers on www.askacurator.com13,262 followers | Follow
The Morgan
Private library of financier Pierpont Morgan—now a museum,research library,music venue,architectural landmark,& historic site.Tweets by Simone,Alanna,Jessica12,634 followers | Follow
Amer Assn of Museums
Imagine a world without museums. No preservation of history, interpretation of science, or public display of arts and culture. Help fight to keep them vibrant.10,768 followers | Follow
Kelsey Griffin
Bletchley Park, once Britain's best kept secret, now a heritage site and vibrant tourist attraction.10,172 followers | Follow
Ntl Museums Scotland
At National Museums Scotland, we care for collections of national and international importance. Discover the diversity of all we do at www.nms.ac.uk9,927 followers | Follow
tenement museum
I'm a 5 story brick walk up, built in 1863. A museum takes care of me now (I'm lucky!)9,285 followers | Follow
Museums Association
A dynamic membership organisation and a vibrant network for everyone working in museums and heritage.8,901 followers | Follow
Nat. Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest Railway Museum in the world! Mark in Web and the marketing team write the tweets.8,725 followers | Follow
Horniman Museum
Designated collections, green-flagged gardens, ultraviolet jellyfish and a celebrity walrus. Tweets by Adrian.8,526 followers | Follow
Museum/iD Magazine
Gregory Chamberlain, Publisher of Museum/iD - the international magazine for museums8,419 followers | Follow
RAF Museum
The museum promotes the history, traditions and values of the RAF. Entry is free from 10am to 6pm daily. Tweets by Paul, Karen & Michelle.7,611 followers | Follow
Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house with 25 galleries of paintings, furniture, porcelain and a world-class armoury.7,479 followers | Follow
footballhistory
Football History. Museums, Stadium Tours, Books, Sports Films and Triva7,385 followers | Follow
Museum of Childhood
The @V_and_A Museum of Childhood houses the nation's collection of childhood-related objects. Admission FREE. Tweets by Kate in Marketing.7,307 followers | Follow
Birmingham Museums
Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery - BMAG, Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Sarehole Mill, Soho House & Weoley Castle7,300 followers | Follow
Museum of Makn Music
History of instrument innovations & American popular music from the 1890s to today. $8; $5 for students. Closed Mondays. Directions: http://bit.ly/MuseumMap6,970 followers | Follow
Beamish Museum
All the latest from The Living Museum of the North of England, with tweets from Andy, Lauren and Amy.6,495 followers | Follow
Computer History
The Computer History Museum is the world's leading institution exploring the history of computing and its ongoing impact on society. Visit us in Silicon Valley.6,454 followers | Follow
White House Historic
WHHA is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1961 for the purpose of enhancing the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion6,311 followers | Follow
Museum Victoria
Australia's largest museum organisation. Jareen, Kate & Lynette are tweeting. Also check out @melbournemuseum @scienceworks_mv @immigration_mv6,171 followers | Follow
MLA Council
Leading strategically, the MLA promotes best practice in museums, libraries and archives, to inspire innovative, integrated and sustainable services for all.5,989 followers | Follow
Fantasy of Flight
World’s greatest aircraft collection, interactive exhibits, backlot tours, kids area, aerial demos. Check us out halfway between Tampa and Orlando.5,933 followers | Follow
Megan Southwood
News for the international museum community. Creator of The Museum Resource Network (nearly 1,000 members). Join today!5,506 followers | Follow
C. Jewish Museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum // Connecting Art, People, and Ideas. Not Jewish? Not a problem. @kholler at the helm.5,491 followers | Follow
Historic Dockyard
HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, Mary Rose Museum, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations, Harbour Tours. Tweets by Melissa (Press) & Phil (IT)!4,920 followers | Follow
Poole Museum Service
Poole Museum & History Centre love sharing rich heritage of Poole & Harbour. All year free. Scaplen's Court Museum, August free. We like to follow back!4,851 followers | Follow
People's History Mus
The history of democracy in the UK over the last 200 years - ideas have always been worth fighting for. Tweets by Karen & Daisy in the marketing dept.4,348 followers | Follow
CivilizationMuseum
The Canadian Museum of Civilization is the centre for research and public information on the social and human history of the country.3,797 followers | Follow
Wedgwood Museum
Home of one of the most interesting ceramic collections in the world. Our galleries tell the story of Josiah Wedgwood, his family, and the company he founded.3,520 followers | Follow
Brighton Museums
Cultural and historic tweets from the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum, Hove Museum, the Booth Museum and Preston Manor.3,427 followers | Follow
Freud Museum London
The Freud Museum commemorates and elucidates the work of Sigmund and Anna Freud and maintains their working environment.3,393 followers | Follow
Museums Worcs
Tweets from behind the scenes, Museums Worcestershire: The Commandery, Worcester City Art Gallery & County Museum, Hartlebury. Updates: Philippa, Senior Curator3,216 followers | Follow
Museum of Witchcraft
The museum sits in the harbour of the Cornish fishing village of Boscastle. It is celebrating its 61st anniversary in 2012.3,210 followers | Follow
Leics Museums
Snibston, Bosworth Battlefield, Donington le Heath, Charnwood, Harborough, Melton Museums in Leicestershire, UK!3,207 followers | Follow
Reading Museum
Come and see our fantastic and varied collections. Opening hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 11am-4pm. FREE admission.3,081 followers | Follow
Museum of Brands
The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising. History, as told by your shopping basket. Join our Facebook group too: http://tiny.cc/gruf03,061 followers | Follow
Collections Trust
The Collections Trust campaigns for the public right to access and engage with cultural collections.3,031 followers | Follow
Dickens Museum
The Charles Dickens Museum in London. Dickens's only surviving London residence at 48 Doughty Street. Currently closed for refurbishment until December 2012.3,011 followers | Follow
Australian Museum
More than a leading cultural attraction in Sydney, we're also a hub of information, education, resources and research.2,928 followers | Follow
RAMM Exeter
We are the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery in Exeter and are a service provided by Exeter City Council2,831 followers | Follow
BC Museums
16 museums in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Collections include fossils, costume, paintings and prints, locally made pottery, glass + more..2,825 followers | Follow
20th Century London
Discover the ‘story of London’ through thousands of objects brought to you by 19 London museums, libraries and archives.2,792 followers | Follow
Leicester Museums
News from Leicester's Museums & Galleries and signposting to cultural activity around the city. Tweets by James Hickford, Marketing Officer.2,783 followers | Follow
globalmuseum
Global Museum - for Museum Professionals and those who love museums. Since 19982,698 followers | Follow
Yorkshire Museum
Discover the story of Roman York, admire Medieval treasures, see animals which lived here thousands of years ago and journey through the History of York.2,687 followers | Follow
Ragged School Museum
Experience the life of the Victorian poor at the Ragged School Museum, Bow, East London - once run as a free school by Dr Barnardo.2,664 followers | Follow
Harris Museum
Follow me for insights into the wonderful world of the Harris Museum... slap bang in the middle of Preston!2,632 followers | Follow
Shelley Bernstein
Chief of Technology at the Brooklyn Museum. I live in Red Hook, work on the web and love my dog. Organizer of @gobrooklynart.2,506 followers | Follow
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum has over 200 vehicles including the world’s first ever tank, the infamous German Tiger tank, and the modern Challenger 2.2,388 followers | Follow
Migration Museum
Explore South Australia's diverse cultures, history & identities. Tweets by curator Catherine Manning.2,318 followers | Follow
Foundling Museum
Foundling Hospital, UK's first home for abandoned children & first public art gallery. Celebrates vision of Coram, Hogarth and Handel. Available for venue hire.2,218 followers | Follow
Museum of Oxford
We are located in Oxford Town Hall and tell the story of Oxford from prehistoric times to the 20th Century. Admission is free ! Contact us on 01865 2527612,189 followers | Follow
CrichTramwayVillage
Step back in time at Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire. Ride on vintage trams through the period street. A perfect day out for all the family.2,175 followers | Follow
I Like Museums
An online guide to news from museums in North East England. Tweets by Sylvia and Emma.2,161 followers | Follow
Jasper Visser
I'm an innovator, digital strategist, public speaker and workshop facilitator, co-founder of the strategy startup Inspired by Coffee & a little monster.2,150 followers | Follow
Roman Baths
One of the finest thermal spas of the ancient world. Tweeting you nuggets of history from beautiful Georgian Bath. http://bathsbloggers.blogspot.com/2,130 followers | Follow
Museum Secrets
A TV show that travels to famous museums on Earth, to tell the untold stories behind their most enigmatic objects.Produced by @KensingtonTV for @HistoryTVCanada2,051 followers | Follow
Children's Museum
The London Children’s Museum is a special place for children and their grown-ups to play and learn together!1,954 followers | Follow
Northampton Museums
Home of the largest shoe collection in the world http://ow.ly/6kLK9! We also tell the history of Northampton and have some very nice paintings! FREE ENTRY!1,885 followers | Follow
WealddownMuseum
Open Air Museum with over 45 historic buildings, rescued & carefully rebuilt on 50 acres site in beautiful South Downs countryside. Also in 2012 @Bayleaf15421,881 followers | Follow
Jewish Museum London
The story of British Jews from medieval times to the present. Permanent galleries, exhibitions, events, family fun, schools programme and a brilliant café!1,878 followers | Follow
Brooklands Museum
A real family adventure. The birthplace of british motorsport & aviation. Home of Concorde1,867 followers | Follow
stalbansmuseums
We run the Museum of St Albans, Verulamium Museum, St Albans Clock Tower and Sopwell Nunnery. Happy to answer questions about your interesting finds or objects.1,845 followers | Follow
RN Submarine Museum
We are in Gosport in SE England. Home to full size A-Class Submarine HMS Alliance, the Holland 1 and the X24! Come and see us!1,815 followers | Follow
Durham Uni Museums
Durham University is home to two very different museums: the Oriental Museum and the Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology.1,808 followers | Follow
Mary Rose Appeal
Fundraising for Portsmouth's Tudor Warship #museum #heritage #HenryVIII #history #maritime #archaeology1,771 followers | Follow
Culture Shock
Digital stories inspired by museums and galleries in the North East of England.1,761 followers | Follow
Museum 140
Museum140 is home to some exciting social media projects based around museums, including the popular #adoptamuseum. Come and join us!1,736 followers | Follow
London Canal Museum
London's museum of the inland waterways, the Victorian ice trade, in a canalside setting beside Battlebridge Basin on the Regent's Canal1,715 followers | Follow
HistoricRoyalPalaces
News, facts, photos & more from Historic Royal Palaces' LEARNING TEAM: Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace & Kew Palace1,635 followers | Follow
York Castle Museum
Walk down our Victorian street, visit York Castle Prison and swing back to the 60s. Plus toys, fashion, living rooms and weapons from the last 400 years.1,581 followers | Follow
John Tanner
Tweeting (in personal capacity) creation/curation of first-ever Barnsley Museum: collections/stories all brought forward by the people of Barnsley1,581 followers | Follow
untoldlondon
A museum website about the historical roots of London's diverse population.1,464 followers | Follow
Avoncroft Museum
We're an open air museum of historic buildings in rural Worcestershire. Tweets by Emma and Rachel (marketing). Chat to us and we'll follow you back!1,464 followers | Follow
Lincs Heritage Forum
A discussion and support network for over 60 museums and heritage sites in Lincolnshire. Tweets by Committee Secretary @haprue1,370 followers | Follow
The Collection
The Collection and Usher Gallery is Lincolnshire's premier historic and contemporary art gallery and archaeology museum1,346 followers | Follow
National Army Museum
Explore the impact and personal stories behind Britain’s Army and discover how Britain’s military past has helped shape our present and future.1,343 followers | Follow
museumpreneurs
How can we make more of our museums? For employees, students and visitors, Museumpreneurs explores new ways to discover & present the past. Tweets by Emily.1,302 followers | Follow
The Higgins
Victoria Partridge, Gemma Hutton & Kristian Purcell tweeting for The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford. A Bedford Borough Council cultural service.1,273 followers | Follow
Snowshill Manor NT
The Manor is packed with thousands of unusual objects, from tiny toys to suits of Samurai armour.It is set in a beautiful Arts and Crafts style terraced garden.1,251 followers | Follow
Dumbarton House
Historic house museum focusing on events, education & preservation; HQ of The NSCDA.org. Tweeted by Missy, Jenn, Karen. Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/nvd4j81,250 followers | Follow
Michael Spender
Borough of Poole Museum Manager. Forest fan, cyclist, sports nut, art historian, writer. Personal tweets (I also tweet as @PooleMuseum) & I like to follow back.1,185 followers | Follow
C Brom Hall Gardens
A unique example of an English Baroque Garden. It is being restored as near as possible to the period 1680 - 1762 by Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust.1,171 followers | Follow
FlorenceNightingale
Lovely new museum now open on London's South Bank to celebrate the life and times of the lady with the lamp, and her contribution to modern nursing1,157 followers | Follow
Jenni Fuchs
Museologist. Photographer. Cake baker. Blogger. Founder of @Museum140. German by birth, Scottish at heart. Tweets in English & Deutsch.1,147 followers | Follow
Whistler Museum
Collects, preserves, documents, and interprets Whistler's Mountain Life. Tweets by Alix MacKay, Jeff Slack, Allyn Pringle, and Robyn Goldsmith.1,142 followers | Follow
Museum E Anglia Life
We tell the stories of East Anglian lives through beautiful countryside and distinctive objects and buildings,1,120 followers | Follow
Walsall Museum
We're a friendly and welcoming museum located in the heart of Walsall. Jennifer and Catherine do the tweets.1,082 followers | Follow
Ross Farm Museum
Ross Farm Museum is an agricultural museum located in New Ross, Nova Scotia, about an hour's drive from Halifax.1,060 followers | Follow
Thackray Museum
A medical museum in Leeds. We tweet about our things and other things with a medical, health or museum theme. Tweets by Museum team.1,052 followers | Follow
Rebecca Lawrence
Museum Educator at a small history museum in SE PA. Art Museum Educator. Interests in social media, emerging technology, German Art, culture, cuisine.1,003 followers | Follow
stokemuseums
Welcome to the official Twitter for Stoke Museums. Here you will find all the latest from your favourite museums in the Stoke area.1,001 followers | Follow
REME Museum
REME have recovered and repaired all types of Army equipment since 1942. Explore their history, expertise and unique equipment through interactive displays977 followers | Follow
North Devon Museum
The Museum on the Square in Barnstaple. Tel 01271 346747. www.northdevonmuseum.co.uk974 followers | Follow
NTWorkhouse
National Trust. Discover the most complete workhouse in existence. Tweets by Lynsey. https://www.facebook.com/TheWorkhouseNT950 followers | Follow
Sudbury Hall NT
All about what goes on at the property and how we care for our collections at Sudbury Hall & The National Trust Museum of Childhood. Tweets from house staff.937 followers | Follow
Chedham's Yard Trust
Volunteer led heritage site, former 19th C blacksmith's & wheelwright's workshop in Warwickshire. Site is under development & opens in 2012. Tweets by Emma.901 followers | Follow
Anson Engine Museum
Bringing engines to life for the delight of our visitors .... our blog is written by one of our Volunteers857 followers | Follow
NMRN Portsmouth
Our ambition is simple: to be the world's most respected Naval Museum, underpinned by a spirit of enterprise and adventure.856 followers | Follow
Surgeons Hall Museum
The largest and most historic collection of surgical pathology in the world, open to the public since 1832.842 followers | Follow
Edinburgh Museums
Latest news and behind the scenes chatter from the team at Edinburgh Museums & Galleries798 followers | Follow
Soldiers of Glos Mus
The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester. An award winning military museum.748 followers | Follow
Islington Museum
Islington Museum is a London museum focusing on the fascinating history of Islington. We have a programme of temporary exhibitions & events for all ages.734 followers | Follow
Explosion Museum
We are Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, in historic Priddy's Hard, where the Navy used to keep all the dangerous stuff :) Come and see us! Tweets by Nick725 followers | Follow
Festival of Museums
Find something exciting, entertaining & surprising, day or night at Scotland’s museums & galleries, from 18th-20th May 2012!692 followers | Follow
Cotswold MotorMuseum
Hellooo We are a nostalgic motor museum in the lovely Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water. We love innovative ways to present objects to people.675 followers | Follow
Aurore Giguet
Lover of art, design, and all things awesome. Currently program director at the UNLV Barrick Museum.643 followers | Follow
Hanford Mills Museum
Historic site & Museum with a focus on energy, sustainability & entrepreneurship. Water & steam-powered mill & woodworking shop in #Catskills, near #Oneonta639 followers | Follow
Firepower Museum
Firepower tells the story of the men and women who have served as Gunners in the Royal Regiment of Artillery since it was founded.636 followers | Follow
Bridport Museum
Entry to our Museum is FREE! From the Bridport Dagger to the 1966 World Cup Net... Tweets from the Curator's Office632 followers | Follow
Yorkshires Favourite
With one of the finest collections of oil paintings in the country, museums and galleries in Yorkshire have something for everybody.621 followers | Follow
HMS Trincomalee
HMS Trincomalee - the oldest ship afloat in Europe. Fully restored, she's open all the year as centrepiece of an award-winning attraction. Tweets by David621 followers | Follow
StickleyMuseum
The 30-acre country estate of Gustav Stickley, known historically as Craftsman Farms. Now a National Historic Landmark and museum..604 followers | Follow
Appalachian Studies
Southern Appalachian culture through its art, history, music, & nature. New minor in Appalachian Studies at North Georgia College & State University604 followers | Follow
Tara's Palace
Tara's Palace is Ireland's largest Period Doll House located in the beautiful setting of Powerscourt House in Wicklow. A unique day out for all the family.599 followers | Follow
Telemuseum
The Norwegian Telecom Museum. Tells the history of telecommunications in Norway.544 followers | Follow
retrocomputermuseum
Looking to open a computer museum in the heart of England to preserve our computing heritage.535 followers | Follow
HistoricHousesTrust
Come along to our events, explore contemporary exhibitions,unique buildings, glorious gardens,stunning views&collections.Come&see what's happening at our place.523 followers | Follow
Mill Green Museum
Restored working 18thC watermill and museum. With Welwyn Roman Baths = Welwyn Hatfield Museum Service. Events/activities all year. www.welhat.gov.uk399 followers | Follow
University of KZN
The Science and Technology Innovation Park (STIP) is based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Durban).The project needs Partnerships/Industrial Partners397 followers | Follow
Burgh House
Burgh House & Hampstead Museum. Beautiful Grade I Listed House, Local History Museum, Cafe, Gallery & Arts Centre in Hampstead. http://www.burghhouse.org.uk/370 followers | Follow
Kingswear Castle
A coal-fired paddle steamer running trips from the Historic Dockyard Chatham & Rochester. Tickets available online at our website.363 followers | Follow
Dales Museum
Sharing the stories of the people and places of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.340 followers | Follow
Bethlem Heritage
The collections of Bethlem Royal Hospital – the original ‘Bedlam’ – one of the world’s oldest hospitals for the treatment of mental illness, founded in 1247.323 followers | Follow
London Shh...
London Shh... is a collection of nine of the city's hidden-gems; small historic houses which tell the stories of fascinating and famous former residents.321 followers | Follow
Thomas Soderqvist
medical museum director at Medical Museion, University of Copenhagen313 followers | Follow
Action Stations
Action Stations is a cutting edge Royal Naval experience attraction which forms part of the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth England270 followers | Follow
Sigmund Freud Museum
240 followers | Follow
Electronics Museum
You're hearing about the National Electronics Museum from Assistant Director Alice Donahue.233 followers | Follow
10thEssexRegiment
The ‘10th Essex’ is a military display and living history group depicting the British Soldier in the Great War 1914 – 1918.169 followers | Follow
