Lancaster City Museum

www.lancaster.gov.uk

4.5/5

(397) · Museum in Lancaster, United Kingdom

Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT

lancaster.gov.uk

Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

Days of week	Open hours
Sunday	10:30 AM - 4 PM
Monday	10:30 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday	10:30 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	10:30 AM - 4 PM
Saturday	10:30 AM - 4 PM

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Lancaster City Council is made up of 61 democratically elected councillors (also known as elected members). Councillors are responsible for taking …

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Dec 13, 2024

A civic museum with a range of exhibits Local history section is very good The museum also has a collection of art which is displayed in the stair case areaFull review by Albia-Newton

Nov 22, 2024

Lots of written information and some interesting artefacts. Takes you through from Stone Age to current day and covers major industries of the area, plus aspects of daily life in days gone by, like e…Full review by railway_chap

Oct 8, 2024

Small museum in the centre of Lancaster but without parking. Free entry with good range of exhibits. The military section gives a good history of British military history but with a large amount of r…Full review by JNK65

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Facts

Construction completed:1783

Opened:(as Lancaster City Museum) 1923

Floors:3

Construction started:1781

Architect:Major Thomas Jarrett

Type:Museum

Questions & answers

Are the upper floors wheelchair accessible?

There is a lift for wheelchairs yes but I’d phone them 1st to make sure it’s working before you go

Answer by illoyduk · Apr 22, 2019

Is it opened every day?

Opening times Mon#TAB#Closed Tue#TAB#10am - 5pm Wed#TAB#10am - 5pm Thur#TAB#10am - 5pm Fri#TAB#10am - 5pm Sat#TAB#10am - 5pm Sun#TAB#10am - 5pm

Answer by drjohn030151 · Jul 6, 2018

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Highlights

Regal Sandstone Ashlar Building

Tips

Group and School visits. If you plan to visit us for a self-guided tour within a large group (over 12 people) please contact us in advance.

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About the Museum. The impressive City Museum is housed in Lancaster’s former town hall, sat right on the edge of the busy Market Square.

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Facilities. There are no public toilets available on site. The closest public toilets are located in St. Nicholas’ Arcade.

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Accessibility. The ground floor is completely accessible and can be reached via the main steps or a ramp by the entrance to Lancaster Library, next door.

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Contact Us. You can also contact us on Twitter and Facebook. Visit the Friends of Lancaster City Museum Facebook Page for details on how you can join, and support the City and King’s Own Royal Regimen…

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