Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster, Lancashire – Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 5pm, Closed Mondays. Open on Bank Holidays between Easter and October. Free Entry
Details
Accessibility:
The closest car park is Marketgate. There are 2 blue badge parking bays available behind the Museum on New Street Square, a further 4 on New Street and 13 on Church Street. The Museum is in a pedestrian area so no driving is permitted between the hours of 10am and 5pm unless you are a blue badge holder. Access to the museum is via steps or a ramp which is to the right of the building. There are chair lifts providing access to the first floor and mezzanine floor. There are no public toilets in the Museum, the closest toilets are within the Marketgate shopping centre approximately 2 minutes walk away. The toilets include disability toilets. A hearing induction loop system is installed in the museum and assistance dogs are welcome.
Brief Description:
Housed in the former Town Hall, the City Museum shows the history and archaeology of Lancaster through the ages. It also includes the King’s Own Royal Regiment Museum.
Further Information
Address
Market Square, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1HT
Email:
Mailto:lancastercitymuseum@lancashire.gov.uk
Phone:
01524 64637
Website:
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums/lancaster-city-museum.aspx
Opening Hours:
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 5pm
Closed Mondays
Open on Bank Holidays between Easter and October
Directions:
From Morecambe via A589 and A6 (5.2 miles). Follow A589 and A6 south-eastbound to Church Street in Lancaster. Drive to Sun Street.
From Blackpool via M55 and M6 (33.4 miles). Follow M55 eastbound and then M6 northbound to exit 33. Follow A6 to Sun Street in Lancaster.
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Transport:
The closest railway station is Lancaster approximately 480 yards/metres away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There is a wealth of attractions including bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, museums and shopping in Lancaster.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Lancaster Bus Station, Lancashire
184 metres*
The Judges Lodging Museum, Lancaster, Lancashire
191 metres*
Parksafe Car Park, Lancaster, Lancashire
203 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.