Visit Us
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 our current building which opened in 1857.
Now home to thousands of fascinating objects, from beautiful works of art and artefacts from the local area and around the world, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery offers permanent displays and a changing programme of exhibitions and events. Our Local Studies and Archives Searchroom contains a wealth of documentary material relating to Warrington’s history. In 2022, we established the Community Sky Garden on top of Golden Square’s car park.
As an accredited member of the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is recognised for its excellent visitor experience. We offer family-friendly activities and a varied schools programme.
Whether you are a first-time or regular visitor, we look forward to welcoming you soon.
| Warrington Museum & Art Gallery | Local Studies & Archives Searchroom | Community Sky Garden |
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| Located on the first and second floors
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Located in the Library on the ground floor
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Located on the top floor of the Golden Square car park
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| Wednesday – Friday 10:00am – 4:30pmSaturday 10:00am – 4:00pmSunday 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 – 4:00pmSaturday 10:00am – 2:00pmClosed 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. |
| How to find us
By Bus Warrington Bus Interchange is a 10 minute walk away. Bus stops at Garvin Place and Legh Street are a 5 minute walk away. Planning a school trip to Warrington Museum? For more info about special packages for travelling by bus click here. By Rail Warrington Bank Quay Station is a 7 minute walk away. Warrington Central Station is a 12 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 Short-stay street parking is available on Museum Street, including accessible parking bays. There are several pay and display car parks located within walking distance. See Warrington Borough Council’s website and Parkopedia for more information. Please note, the car park at Pyramid Arts Centre is temporarily closed. |
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Food and drink
We do not have a café, but visitors are welcome to bring food and drink to consume in Creativity Cove. Please keep all food and drink sealed in other areas of the museum. Cold drinks may be purchased from the shop, also in Creativity Cove.