Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, interior
Museum

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

Warrington
Free to all

With a National Art Pass you get

10% off in shop

Travel through time and around the world at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, one of the oldest municipal museums in the country.

Housed in a stunning Grade II listed building in the heart of Warrington's Cultural Quarter, this historic museum boasts a diverse collection that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and present. From ancient artefacts to contemporary art and even a Community Sky Garden there is a huge amount to explore.

What to see

The museum's permanent exhibitions comprise nearly 200,000 objects, many displayed in the museum’s original glass cabinets. Discover artefacts from Ancient Egypt including mummies and sarcophagi, travel through the Time Tunnel looking at local and social history from the 19th and 20th centuries, or check out natural history specimens including a gallery dedicated to fish and reptiles.

Art galleries

The permanent art collection is represented in the Large Art Gallery with a rotating selection of artworks by internationally renowned artists such as Jan Van Os, Sir Frank Brangwyn and L.S. Lowry and artists who studied at Warrington School of Art such as Luke Fildes and Henry Woods. The Small Art Gallery displays a programme of changing exhibitions on subjects including art, science, history, fashion and more.

Family fun

For families, the museum provides a variety of engaging activities. Interactive displays, hands-on workshops, and educational programs make learning fun for children of all ages.

Visitor information

Address

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

Cultural Quarter, Museum Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JB
01925 442399

Free to all

Opening times

Wednesday to Friday: 10am-4:30pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 11am-3pm

Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Bank Holidays.

Visitor information

IndividualTiana Clarke Please note this is an example card and not a reflection of the final product

The more you see, the more we do.

The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.