Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster, Lancashire
About Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster City Museum is a great place to start if you're visiting the city and want to know more about it, or even if you've lived here all your life. You can tell that a lot of effort has gone into giving people an interesting trip through the ages with some great relics and artefacts and some brilliantly informative and clear explanations about what is on display. The attendants are friendly and helpful so do feel free to ask them any questions about something you see in a display. Find out about Victorian street life, old treasures that have been uncovered, Roman artefacts and medieval stone crosses.
The building also houses the King's Own Regimental Museum. You'll find it really interesting (and maybe a bit sad) to learn about members of the regiment, see the artefacts they brought back from around the world and the letters that they sent home to their families.
Interactive Exhibitions
Our changing exhibitions always include interactive elements designed for children (and the young at heart!)
Children's Trails
We're always creating new trails to highlight different themes in the museum. Pick one up and discover a whole new way to engage with our displays.
Holiday Fun
School holidays mean special events! Try your hand at crafting, get your hands on some real fossils from our collection, join a special Story Tour around the museum, or drop in for a Show and Tell session with military equipment from our regimental museum.
Facilities
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:30 - 16:00
- Tuesday, 10:30 - 16:00
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, 10:30 - 16:00
- Saturday, 10:30 - 16:00
- Sunday, 10:30 - 16:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-17) : Free
Children - FREE
Lancaster District Residents - FREE
Admission charges apply for non-residents.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Lancaster City Museum
Market Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1HT
England
The City Museum is in a pedestrian area, so if you are driving, please head to one of the nearby car parks and then walk to Market Square. If you have a Blue Badge for disabled parking you can enter the pedestrian area and park in New Street, directly behind the museum.
Tel: 0152464637
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
The Museum is within 5-10 minutes walk of both Lancaster Railway Station and Lancaster Bus Station.
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