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The thing is, British museums and galleries don't tend to offer much in the way of structured internships. In my experience, the best bet is to write to multiple institutions with CV etc, and see what transpires. It goes without saying that if you send the letter to a named individual, you're more likely to find a post.
That said, given your interests are in education rather than curating / collections management, you might be on to a winner. These departments are expanding in pretty much all UK institutions, and because they are seen as less sexy than curatorial departments they receive fewer internship applications. In London, the following institutions might suit you:
The British Museum
The Horniman Museum
The John Soane Museum
The Wallace Collection
The Victoria and Albert Museum
Museum of London
The Pitt Rivers and Ashmolean in Oxford would also suit, I think, as would the Fitzwilliam in Cambridge.
As a side note, if you happen to be from (what would be in the UK considered) an ethnic minority, there is a scheme run by the Arts Councll called 'Inspire' which offers paid museum internships. Google it, if applicable.
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