THREE major museums will be hit by a historic month-long security guards’ strike next month, the United Voices of the World (UVW) union announced today.

More than 100 contracted workers at the Natural History, Science and Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museums urged the public not to visit the cultural landmarks as they take industrial action for £16 an hour pay and the same terms and conditions as directly employed museum staff.

The action will mark 50 total strike days at the museums and make it the longest walkout in the history of all three institutions, UVW said.