Museums of Cheshire

Cheshire has a wealth of history and heritage for you and your family to explore in the Museums of Cheshire.

Industrial heritage also features strongly among Cheshire's attractions including Crewe Heritage Centre where you can see history brought to life and discover the story of the small farming community that was transformed into the railway capital of the world.

Norton Priory Museum is the Europe’s most excavated monastery. The museum tells the story of the priory from its foundation in 1134, through its dissolution under Henry VIII, to its later life as the home of the Brooke family for more than 400 years.

Cheshire also boasts a fantastic range of museums that cover all manner of subjects and town history. Whether you want to find out about the story of Congleton town through its unique collection of hoards at Congleton Museum or explore Cheshire's textile industry at Macclesfield Silk Museum. See how roman salt and Cheshire cheese was made at Nantwich Museum or discover the fascinating history of Lymm there is something for everyone. Lymm Heritage Centre has a range of unique artifacts, where else would you find a dinosaur and football legend Pele in the same exhibition?!

If you plan to visit any of our museums please check opening times and admission prices with each individual business before you travel, despite us aiming to bring you real time information about the county's offerings things do change frequently.

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Lion Salt Works

Cheshire’s salt – the precious mineral on which this county sits – has been prized since Roman times.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Lymm Heritage Centre

Lymm is a popular destination for visitors at any time. There’s great walks, and great places to eat drink and shop, all set in a picturesque village with the old Cross at its heart. But your trip wouldn’t be complete without paying a visit to discover the Lymm Story at Lymm Heritage Centre.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Crewe Heritage Centre

A celebration of Crewe's rail heritage, includes model and miniature railways.
1. 1 Mar 202331 Oct 2023
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

Come and discover a story which spans 900 years and uncover the site’s transition from St Augustinian priory, to mitred abbey and onto the family home of the Baronets of Norton.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum, a vibrant community museum where visitors can learn about the early settlement of the town, the importance of salt, the local dairy and other industries, events and people that have shaped the town's history.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Congleton Museum

Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Silk Museum

Join an Up Close Tour of the Silk Museum where our expert guides look at all aspects of Mill life and silk production, the inspiring Pattern Books and the beauty of the textiles to the global phenomenon of silk.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Weaver Hall Museum

Life could be very tough for the people of mid-Cheshire but never more so than for those who ended up in the Northwich Union Workhouse.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Stretton Watermill

Step back in time and visit one of the country’s best preserved water powered corn mills.
1. 1 Sep 202330 Sep 2023
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3. 1 May 202431 Aug 2024
Grosvenor Museum

The Grosvenor Museum is full of surprises which tell the stories of Cheshire from pre-history to the 20th century.
1. 2 Jan 202331 Dec 2023

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Lymm Heritage Centre

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Lymm

Lymm is a popular destination for visitors at any time. There’s great walks, and great places to eat drink and shop, all set in a picturesque village with the old Cross at its heart. But your trip wouldn’t be complete without paying a visit to…

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Lion Salt Works

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Northwich

Cheshire’s salt – the precious mineral on which this county sits – has been prized since Roman times.

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Congleton Museum

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Congleton

Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day.
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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

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Warrington

Situated in a charming, Grade II listed building, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery is a hidden gem.
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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

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Nantwich

Discover the secret underground world of government. How would you survive a nuclear attack?

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Nantwich Museum

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Nantwich

Nantwich Museum, a vibrant community museum where visitors can learn about the early settlement of the town, the importance of salt, the local dairy and other industries, events and people that have shaped the town's history.
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Crewe Heritage Centre

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Crewe

A celebration of Crewe's rail heritage, includes model and miniature railways.

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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

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Widnes

Science has never been so much fun!

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Anderton Boat Lift

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Northwich

Book one of our extended River Cruises along the picturesque Weaver Navigation (at 11.30am or 2pm), 1 April - 1 November.
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Jodrell Bank

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Macclesfield

Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. A world-leading deep-space radio observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an award-winning national visitor attraction.

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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

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Runcorn

Come and discover a story which spans 900 years and uncover the site’s transition from St Augustinian priory, to mitred abbey and onto the family home of the Baronets of Norton.

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Silk Museum

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Macclesfield

Join an Up Close Tour of the Silk Museum where our expert guides look at all aspects of Mill life and silk production, the inspiring Pattern Books and the beauty of the textiles to the global phenomenon of silk.

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Sick to Death

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Chester

Explore the gory story of medicine through time. Learn and laugh in a gross but family fun attraction.

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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

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Tarporley

Set 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain on the sheer rocky crags Beeston Castle is a magical site with something for everyone.
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Weaver Hall Museum

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Northwich

Life could be very tough for the people of mid-Cheshire but never more so than for those who ended up in the Northwich Union Workhouse.
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Lady Lever Art Gallery

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Wirral

Situated in the picturesque village of Port Sunlight, Wirral, the Lady Lever Art Gallery is regarded as one of the finest art galleries in Europe.

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National Waterways Museum

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Ellesmere Port

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.
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RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre

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Old Hall, Warrington

Burtonwood Heritage Centre was built on the site of RAF Burtonwood, which was once the largest airfield in Europe. The heritage centre is a great opportunity to explore a fascinating period of 20th century history.
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Deva Roman Experience

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Chester

The DEVA Roman Experience will take you on a voyage back through time 2000 years ago to Roman Britannia where the fortress of DEVA Victrix is welcoming visitors from far and wide.
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Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village

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Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Museum celebrates the unique heritage of the beautiful and historic industrial village. It is the finest surviving example of early urban planning the UK, Port Sunlight is set in 130 acres of beautiful parkland.

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