Museums and Art Galleries in Chester and 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 the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, home to the world's largest collection of inland waterways crafts. Nearby Port Sunlight Museum was built by philanthropic soap baron Lord Leverhulme for his factory workers. The museum tells the whole story. Afterwards take a break in their terrific tea room.

Cheshire also boasts a fantastic range of museums that cover all manner of subjects. So whether you want to explore Cheshire's textile industry at Macclesfield Silk Museum or examine the terrific collection of vintage machinery at the Anson Engine Museum, there is bound to be something for you in our region.

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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Nelson Pit Visitor Centre

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Nature Reserve

Poynton

Nelson Pit Visitor Centre is one of Poynton's hidden gems and is perfectly situated near to Poynton Marina for a relaxing afternoon with the family.

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Crewe Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Crewe

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

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Walker Art Gallery

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Museum

Liverpool

Beautiful paintings, sculpture and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day.

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Catalyst - Science Discovery Centre

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Museum

Widnes

For a unique day out, come and explore our interactive galleries - Science has never been so much fun!

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30 reviews
Congleton Museum

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Museum

Congleton

Touch screens and talking heads help to tell the story of Congleton from prehistoric times, through the English civil War and the heyday of the textile industry to the Second World War. Admission is FREE.
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Bollington Discovery Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Clarence Road, Bollington

Bollington Discovery Centre brings together the history of this and other great mills of Bollington, the Macclesfield Canal and shows their place and importance to the town.

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Chester History and Heritage

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Chester

Chester History and Heritage is the first place to contact to discover your local ancestors or find out more information on the history of Chester city and district.

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Knutsford Heritage Centre

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Knutsford

Knutsford Heritage Centre tells the town's history and is home to Knutsford's 53 sq. metre Millennium Tapestry.
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Avro Heritage Museum

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Woodford, Stockport

The Avro Heritage Museum preserves the legacy of Alliott Verdon-Roe and his company A.V. Roe & Co (Avro). Located on the former Woodford Aerodrome near Stockport in Cheshire, the site saw the production of famous aircraft including the Lancaster,…

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Cycle Museum

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Museum

Higher Walton, Warrington

Museum displays cycles from all over the world complimented with anecdotes of social history.

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World Museum

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Museum

Liverpool

Discover treasures from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures!

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Nether Alderley Mill (NT)

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Water Mill

Wilmslow

A fascinating overshot tandem-wheel watermill, with heavy oak framework.

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Griffin Trust Museum

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Museum

Hooton Park Airfield, Ellesmere Port

This historic site was once the home of many aircraft during its civilian and operational RAF life.

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Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

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Museum

Birkenhead

One of Wirral’s hidden gems, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is minutes from the heart of Birkenhead.

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The Blackden Trust

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Historic Site

Holmes Chapel

The Blackden Trust celebrates the crafts and skills that have created a unique heritage on a small parcel of land at the heart of Blackden.

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The Museum of Policing in Cheshire

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Warrington

Discover the history behind Cheshire’s police force which was founded in 1838 at the Museum of Policing in Cheshire.

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The Old Sunday School

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Macclesfield

The Old Sunday School examines the history of the Silk Industry in Macclesfield and features a vibrant silk costume display showcasing the Museums collection from 1830 to the present day.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum

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Museum

Crewe

Freedom, Equality, Fraternity! It’s a surprising proclamation to hear on a quiet country lane.

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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

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Museum

Runcorn

A fascinating combination of historical, archaeological and natural beauty. Medieval monastic ruins, a large Georgian walled garden, woodland walks, pear orchard, and the National Collection of Tree Quince; Cydonia Oblonga.

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Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre

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Brewery

Stockport

The Robinsons family have been brewing beer at the Unicorn brewery in the heart of Stockport for more than 175 years. Pop in to Robinsons Visit England accredited Visitors Centre and discover the story for yourself. Bringing Brewing to Life!

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