Looking for some family time out with the kids? Be inspired to be creative with the wildlife found in the museum garden.
Be inspired by migrating wildlife like the Painted Lady and Red Admiral butterflies that visit the museum garden, having had a long and exhausting migration from over the North Sea. Or create new art based on the winter migration of the Pink-footed geese with their characteristic 'wink, wink' call as they fly over the museum heading for wintery habitats. Perfect for families - All ages welcome.
Come in the morning to discover what moths have visited the garden overnight – weather permitting.
No booking required. Thanks to support from Art Fund and the HERD project.
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Address
Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
01524 581241
Opening times
The museum is open 11am - 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the season. The season is Thursday 3rd April - Sunday 16 November 2025. The building is also open for our Dark History tours throughout the winter and for pre-booked school visits and pre-booked private tours.
To enquire about booking a private tour please email judgeslodgings@lancashire.gov.uk or see our What's On page for event details.
Exclusions and safety measures
Art Pass holders free entry applies to Museum only. Events may still be charged.
Refurbishments
The Judges' Lodgings now has a new Welcome Gallery to highlight the key stories of the house including the arrival of the Judges and the Lancashire Witch Trials.
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What else is on at Judges' Lodgings
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