Museums in the North West

North West England is home to a diverse array of museums and castles that showcase the region’s rich history and cultural heritage. From the medieval Lancaster Castle to the fascinating Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, there’s something for everyone to discover. Visitors can learn about the region’s industrial past, as well as its contributions to art, literature, and music. Explore the unique and fascinating history of North West England at its museums and castles.

Visit Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

A Beacon of Culture and History In the heart of the historic town of Blackburn, Lancashire, stands a…

Blackburn
the North West
Free admission
Visit Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre

A Journey Through Railways and Romance Whistle blows, steam rises, and memories stir. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre is…

Carnforth
the North West
Free admission
Visit Chester History & Heritage
Chester History & Heritage

Chester History & Heritage: Time's Tapestry Unraveled In the heart of one of England's most historic cities, Chester…

Chester
the North West
Free admission
Visit Grosvenor Museum
Grosvenor Museum

The Grosvenor Museum: A Beacon of Chester's Heritage Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Chester,…

Chester
the North West
Free admission
Visit International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum

An absolutely fascinating museum with a very serious message. The International Slavery Museum is an excellent place to…

Liverpool
the North West
Free admission
Visit Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery

Since the arrival of Manchester's Art Gallery's first object in 1827 the gallery has expanded across 3 buildings…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum

Perfectly situated on the Albert Dock in Liverpool the Merseyside maritime museum tells the historic story of the…

Liverpool
the North West
Free admission
Visit Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool

The museum of Liverpool is an amazing day out for all the family - and Free! The museum…

Liverpool
the North West
Free admission
Visit Penny Farthing Museum
Penny Farthing Museum

The Penny Farthing Museum: A Pedal Through Time The bicycle, in its many iterations, has been an integral…

Knutsford
the North West
Free admission
Visit The Harris Museum
The Harris Museum

Located in a Grade I-listed building the Harris Museum is a popular Art gallery in Preston, Lancashire. Renamed…

Preston
the North West
Free admission
Visit The Imperial War Museum North
The Imperial War Museum North

The Imperial War museum North is one of five museums run by IWM. The northern version of the…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit The Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Centre

The Pankhurst Centre is a museum dedicated to the life of Emmeline Pankhurst and her family. Emmeline Pankhurst…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit The People’s History Museum
The People’s History Museum

An old hydraulic pumping station in Spinningfields, Manchester is the home of the People's History Museum. The museums…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit The Science And Industry Museum
The Science And Industry Museum

With lot's to see, do and explore, your visit the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester is a…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit Whitworth Art Gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery

The Whitworth Art Gallery is a public art museum in Manchester, England. It is part of the University…

Manchester
the North West
Free admission
Visit Weavers Triangle Visitors Centre
Weavers Triangle Visitors Centre

Celebrating Burnley's Industrial Heritage Nestled in the heart of Burnley, the Weavers' Triangle Visitors Centre offers a fascinating…

Burnley
the North West
Free admission