Temporary closure on Thursday 9 July 2026

The Dock Museum will be closed all day on Thursday 9 July 2026 for essential staff training. It will reopen on Friday 10 July 2026 from 11am as normal. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Dock Museum ranked one of the best places to visit in the UK

The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness is celebrating national recognition after being ranked among the very best visitor attractions in the UK following a recent VisitEngland assessment.

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Events and Exhibitions

Events and Exhibitions

There is plenty to see and do at the Dock Museum. With lots of changing exhibitions and fun events for all, there is every reason to come back again and again.

Family Visits

 Family Visit

There is lots to see and do on a visit with the family, including: interesting galleries, fun quizzes (with prizes), gift shop, playground, free Wi-Fi and walks round Walney Channel.

Collections - Town Hall

Collections Database

Visit our collections database to see more historical artifacts, photographs and more.

Playground

 Playground & Surrounds

Lots to do outside the museum: playground, walk by historic dock, see fishing boats, go for walks and enjoy the reminders of Barrow's past e.g. lifeboat