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In 1848 Warrington opened one of the earliest local authority museums and the first public library in the country in temporary premises in Friars Green. In 1855 William Beamont, who had been the Borough’s first mayor, laid the foundation stone of the current Museum and Library premises which opened in 1857.
Now home to thousands of fascinating exhibits, from beautiful works of art, an Ancient Egyptian mummy, and even a dinosaur, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery offers both permanent displays and a rotating schedule of award-winning exhibitions and events. Family-friendly activities, including Creativity Cove (added in Summer 2024), are also available. Additionally, the museum hosts educational programs for schools on various themes, such as Egyptians and Toys from the Past.
As an accredited member of the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is recognized for its excellent visitor experience. The building also houses the Local Studies and Archives Searchroom, and in 2022, the Community Sky Garden was established on top of Golden Square’s car park.
| Warrington Museum & Art Gallery | Local Studies & Archives Searchroom | Community Sky Garden |
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| Located on the first and second floors
Warrington Museum and Library |
Located in the Library on the ground floor
Warrington Museum and Library |
Located on the top floor of the Golden Square car park.
Golden Square Shopping Centre |
| Wednesday – Friday 10:00am – 4:30pm Saturday Sunday Last admission is 15 minutes before closing. Reserved for booked school visits on Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed on Bank Holidays. |
Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00pm Saturday Closed on Bank Holidays. |
The Community Sky Garden is accessible by car from the entrance on Midland Way, or by foot from inside the Shopping Centre via the lifts opposite Starbucks.
See Golden Square website for full details on their opening hours and travel directions. |
AccessFull Accessibility Guide on AccessAble How to find usBy BusServices come into Warrington Bus Station, which is a 7 minute walk away. By RailWarrington Bank Quay Station is a 5 minute walk away. Warrington Central Station is a 7 minute walk away. By BikeThere are cycle racks outside the Library entrance on Museum Street. By CarDrive to the town centre and follow the brown signs to the Cultural Quarter. ParkingShort-stay street parking is available on Museum Street, including disabled parking bays. There are several pay and display car parks located within walking distance to the Museum and Library building on both Museum Street and Bold Street. See Warrington Borough Council’s website and Parkopedia for more information. Culture Warrington is not responsible for the the content of these external sites. Please note, our sister venue Pyramid Arts Centre is currently closed for refurbishment and the car park there is also closed. |
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