The Dock Museum is now closed for the winter and will reopen in the New Year. Thank you to everyone who visited us this year. 

Read about the museum's recent double success in our latest news story.

Events and Exhibitions

Events and Exhibitions

There is plenty to see and do at the Dock Museum. With lots of changing exhibitions and fun events for all, there is every reason to come back again and again.

Family Visits

 Family Visit

There is lots to see and do on a visit with the family, including: interesting galleries, fun quizzes (with prizes), gift shop, playground, free Wi-Fi and walks round Walney Channel.

Collections - Town Hall

Collections Database

Visit our collections database to see more historical artifacts, photographs and more.

Playground

 Playground & Surrounds

Lots to do outside the museum: playground, walk by historic dock, see fishing boats, go for walks and enjoy the reminders of Barrow's past e.g. lifeboat