Museums and Art Galleries in Chester and Cheshire

In response to the current coronavirus outbreak, some of Cheshire's attractions and businesses are temporarily closing and events are being postponed. All Night clubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres will be closed from 21st March.

However some businesses within the hospitality sector remain open and so if you plan to visit please check directly with the venue or organiser for the latest information.

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.

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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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Knutsford Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Knutsford

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

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Museum

Macclesfield

Recognised as one of the country’s leading specialist museums. Fuelled by enthusiasm and staffed by volunteers it is a great day out for all the family.

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Paradise Mill

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Museum

Macclesfield

Step back in time at Paradise Mill. Experience a working day 'at Mill' with this award-winning museum.

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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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Cuckoo Land & Clock Museum

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Museum

Tabley

Largest collection of antique cuckoo clocks. Five fairground organs, 12 trumpeter clocks and tools all from the Black Forest.

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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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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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Birkenhead Priory

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Abbey / Priory

Birkenhead, Wirral

The history of Birkenhead goes back beyond Victorian years. The oldest standing building on Merseyside, Birkenhead Priory encapsulates so much of the town's history within a small, enclosed site.
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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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Cheshire Military Museum

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Museum

Chester

The Cheshire Military Museum, in Chester, tells the story of the Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th Century right through to the present day.
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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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The Museum of Policing in Cheshire

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Museum

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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Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

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Museum

Birkenhead

Located outside the centre of Birkenhead, the Williamson Art Gallery stands at the core of the Wirral Museums Service, offering more space than any other in its purpose-built galleries.

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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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West Park Museum

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Museum

Macclesfield

Founded in 1898 by the Brocklehurst family. A small, but significant collection of Egyptian antiquities and a range of fine and decorative arts and objects.

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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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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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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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The Silk Museum

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Museum

Macclesfield

*Reopening 17th September 2020*
From cocoon to loom, find out how this old market town shot to global manufacturing fame at the Silk Museum and neighbouring Paradise Mill.
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