National Waterways Museum

Book Tickets Online

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.

With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in fine Victorian buildings, the museum is a great day out whatever the weather.

Visitors can take a boat trip through an industrial landscape, visit the museum blacksmith and explore traditional narrow boats and homes through the ages, complete with cottage gardens.

There are family activities every school holiday and events from the Easter Boat Gathering to Santa Cruises. As well as the waterside café visitors will find lovely places for picnics throughout the site.

National Waterways Museum is taking part in the Visit Britain National Lottery Campaign. Claim your voucher code and book your tickets here.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Adult (16 & over) £9.75. Child (6-15) £6.00. Child (5 and under) Free. Family £25.00. Concession £8.50. Your ticket allows you to return as often as you like for one year.

Opening Times

Museum, Shop & Cafe (30 Mar 2022 - 1 Nov 2022)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

Museum & Shop (5 Nov 2022 - 29 Mar 2023)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

* Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Winter cafe opening hours Tuesday to Sunday - 10.00am - 3.30pm serving hot food 11.00am - 2.30pm

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Marketing Cheshire Dog Friendly Business of the Year - 2018 2018

Directions

Road Directions

Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.

Public Transport Directions

By rail – Merseyrail half-hourly service from central Liverpool and stations on the Wirral. 10-minute walk from Ellesmere Port station

By bike - the towpath alongside the Shropshire Union Canal runs right up to the museum.

By bus – 20-minute walk from Ellesmere Port bus station. Wide range of services including from Caernarfon, Chester, Liverpool, Neston, Runcorn and Wirral.

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

553 reviews

Travelers Choice 2022

Excellent
287
Very Good
191
Average
48
Poor
15
Terrible
12

Recent Reviews:

Bargeegirl
West Sussex, United Kingdom
Interesting boat life museum.
Sunday, 26th June 2022
The museum has been in our tick list for many years and was worth the wait. Lots of interesting insights into boat life,through buildings, boats and both interactive and static displays. The sad... Read full review
divermckay
Armadale, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Fantastic helpful friendly staff
Saturday, 9th July 2022
Popped in on last day of our motorhome tour. Car park has a 2.1m height barrier so we couldn't go in. Parked around the corner and phoned to ask for help. Got told to park in the coach bays at the... Read full review
Explore809092
ENGLAND
Fantastic find !
Saturday, 16th July 2022
Excellent day out and the superb weather was a bonus. Came on the train from Liverpool and the museum is a 15 minutes walk from the station. What a beautiful site to just sit and have a coffee or a... Read full review