Museum of Lancashire
We’re now open after our two year refurbishment and have lots to offer to families all year around. With eight new interactive galleries, brand new cafe and shop there's lots to entertain all ages.
Find out why dinosaurs are important to Lancashire.
Try out our archaeological dig where you can uncover real objects from the past. Piece together a Roman pot and discover how Lancashire has developed over the past 2000 years.
Take centre stage and step into the shoes of Lancashire entertainers past and present. Try on costumes and practice the lines of some of Lancashire's most well known comedy characters.
From the cotton industry to British Aerospace, Fisherman's Friends to Vimto, find out about some of the inventions that have helped make Lancashire great.
Did you know the building was originally a courthouse and that prisoners were kept in the basement before their trial? One of the youngest people on trial here was only 6 years old! Put on your judges robe and wig and take your place in our recreated courtroom – will you be like the fearsome "Terror of the Criminal" judge Batty Addison who once sat at this court?
Explore our atmospheric new WW1 trench. Experience the sights, sounds and some pretty horrid smells of life on the front lines.
Did you know Peregrine Falcons nest in the roof tops of Darwen? Find out more about these and other wildlife stories.
Interested in bringing a group, or holding a birthday party? Please just give us a call to see what we can offer.
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Entry cost – FREE admission for all guaranteed until November 2012. Buy an Xplorer pass and enjoy discount access to ALL of Lancashire Museum Service’s museums. [link]
Opening times – Tuesdays to Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am-5pm and 12 noon-5pm on Sundays.
How to find us – the Museum is close to Preston city centre on the A6, a 10 minute walk from the bus station and 20 minutes walk from the train station. It is around 2 miles from Junction 31 of the M6. Local buses run near to the Museum on Ribbleton and New Hall Lanes. We have a free onsite car park at the front of the Museum.
