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Object trails

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Choose from a selection of object trails around the Museum.

Our trails will take you on fascinating tours, highlighting the most popular objects on display and covering a variety of themes.

The Museum regularly lends objects to other institutions in the UK and around the world. This means that from time to time, some of the objects that are part of our trails may be temporarily removed from display. Please note galleries can close at short notice which may impact step-free access. See the list of planned closures for the latest information.

Trails

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