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inside the Museum

 

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In 1818 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
Picture of the museum front entrance  Picture of the searchroom Picture of the Sky Garden
Located on the first and second floors

Warrington Museum and Library
Bold Street
Warrington
WA1 1JG

 Located in the Library on the ground floor

Warrington Museum and Library
Bold Street
Warrington
WA1 1JG

 Located on the top floor of the Golden Square car park. 

Golden Square Shopping Centre
Warrington
WA1 1QB
Wednesday – Friday
10:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday
10:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday
11:00am – 3:00pm

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
10:00am – 2:00pm

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.

Access

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How to find us

By Bus

Services come into Warrington Bus Station, which is a 7 minute walk away.

By Rail

Warrington Bank Quay Station is a 5 minute walk away. Warrington Central Station is a 7 minute walk away.

By Bike

There are cycle racks outside the Library entrance on Museum Street.

By Car

Drive to the town centre and follow the brown signs to the Cultural Quarter.

Parking

Parking is available to the rear of the Pyramid Arts Centre. Please be advised that we operate a phone & pay service and tariffs will apply. Before your visit we advise you to download the phone & pay app available. The postcode for Pyramid Arts Centre is WA1 1BL and the car park can be accessed via Winmarleigh Street.

 

 

 

 

Our car park is managed by an external car park management company and the tariffs are set as follows:

1 Hour £2.00

2 Hours £3.00

3 Hours £4.00

12 Hours £5.00

24 Hours £7.00

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF ARRIVING ON THE PREMISES.