Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington is a New Town with several thousand years of history, shaped by the people who have lived here. It has been a Roman settlement, a medieval manor, a Victorian borough and most recently a New Town and unitary authority.
Travel through time and around the world at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery. Go on a prehistoric adventure and discover rare rocks, fossilised footprints and glittering gems, plus Warrington’s very own 'dinosaur.'
Wander through galleries that retain many of their original features and distinctive Victorian atmosphere.
Discover cases full of weird and wonderful objects from around the globe.
See our freaky Feejee mermaids!
See a shrunken head, grotesque mermaids and an Egyptian mummy. Dare you look into the eyes of the cursed head?
More to do...
In the Roman Room see:
The rare actor's mask, the only one of its kind in Britain
The Friary Manuscript, linked with Shakespeare's Richard III and a decorative French clock.
Visit our Botany, Bird and Fish Galleries featuring a wealth of material on the Natural World, and don't forget the fascinating Curator's study
Explore the Changing Industries of Warrington, from metal working to glassmaking.
Enjoy masterpieces and favourites in the Art Gallery including work by local and internationally famous artists:
'Flowers and Fruit' by Jan Van Os (1744-1808)
This important still life was shown in the important Manchester Arts Treasures Exhibition of 1857 and later bought by the grandson of Thomas Cook, the famous tour operator. It came to Warrington Museum from the National Art Collections Fund.
'Fair Quiet and Sweet Rest' by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes RA who began his art training at Warrington Museum
Check out our exhibitions and events section, which provides an opportunity to see an exciting range of touring exhibitions and community projects.
More to discover...
Experience hands-on activities throughout the Museum and join in on our family-friendly activity sessions in the school holidays. Warrington Museum provides an exciting schools programme on many themes, including Egyptians, Toys from the Past, and special Early Years sessions, all FREE for Warrington schools.
The Museum Capsule:
The year is 3010 AD and a mysterious capsule has been discovered in New Warrington Metropolis Sector B. Archaeologists believe that the capsule dates from around 2010 and it appears to contain the remains of a museum founded by ancient Warringtonians in the mid-nineteenth century. Reports cannot be confirmed at present, but the capsule is rumoured to contain weird and wonderful objects from all over the world, including the Egyptian coffin of priest Paikhmennu from the temple of Amun in Thebes, grotesque mermaids and a Sea Captain’s cursed wooden head… dare you enter the museum capsule? A fun exhibition for all the family featuring highlights from the museum’s collection whilst some of the galleries are refurbished.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Hours:
12 April - 28 May
Monday - Friday
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturdays
10:00am - 4:30pm
1 June - 4 June
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Saturdays
10:00am - 4:30pm
7 June - 17 July
Monday - Friday
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturdays
10:00am - 4:30pm
19 July - 3 September
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Saturdays
10:00am - 4:30pm
Last admission is at 4:15pm. We are closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Location
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is located on the corner of Bold Street and Museum Street in the centre of Warrington, in a Grade II listed building which it shares with the Central Library
Transport links
Disabled parking is available on Museum street.
Town centre car parks are only a few minutes walk from the Museum - use Legh Street or those for the Market.
Coach parties may alight outside the front entrance in Bold street, but van drivers may use the goods entrance in Museum street for delivery.
Closest railway stations - Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central.
Facilities
Refreshments: Vending machine with a range of hot and cold drinks.
Access: The Museum has full disabled access, including a passenger lift. Facilities for visually-impaired visitors include tactile signs and handling drawers.
Toilets: Public toilets are available, including facilities for disabled visitors and a baby change.
Address:
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Museum Street
Cultural Quarter
Warrington
WA1 1JB