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 Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum

Celebrating Lancashire's Industrial Heritage Nestled in the picturesque Lancashire countryside, the Bancroft Mill Engine Museum stands as a…

Barnoldswick
the North West
Free admission
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 Brooks Collectables and Toy Museum
Brooks Collectables and Toy Museum

A Nostalgic Dive into Toyland Nestled in the heart of Blackpool lies a veritable treasure trove of memories,…

Blackpool
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 Lytham Windmill
Lytham Windmill

The Iconic Sentinel of the Fylde Coast Standing tall against the backdrop of the sweeping Fylde Coast, the…

Lytham
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 Museum of Policing in Cheshire
Museum of Policing in Cheshire

The Museum of Policing in Cheshire: Upholding History and Heritage The responsibility of maintaining law and order is…

Warrington
the North West
Free admission
Visit Nantwich Museum
Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum: A Deep Dive into Cheshire's Rich Past Nestled in the historic market town of Nantwich, the…

Nantwich
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 RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre

RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre: A Soaring Legacy Steeped in a rich tapestry of wartime memories, technological innovations, and…

Warrington
the North West
Free admission
Visit Bolton Steam Museum
Bolton Steam Museum

The Volunteers who make up the Northern Mill Engine Society run the Bolton Steam Museum. Their goal is…

Bolton
the North West
Free admission
Visit The Greater Manchester Police Museum
The Greater Manchester Police Museum

Travel back in time to 1879 and visit an old Manchester police station. The old police station was…

Manchester
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

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