Events

Made in Barrow exhibition flyer
Saturday, 10th January 2026, 12.00am to Sunday, 5th April 2026, 11.59pm

Welcome to our latest Exhibition, produced by Barrow Full. 

Made in Barrow exhibition will take you on a fascinating journey created by local artists telling you various stories about our amazing town and beyond.

The exhibition will be displayed on our temporary exhibition floor from January 10th to April 5th, everyday between 11am and 4pm (except Monday and Tuesdays) with free entry.

School holiday poster
Wednesday, 14th January 2026, 1.00pm to Thursday, 31st December 2026, 3.00pm

Looking for a fun, creative way to spend a Wednesday with the kids? Our Stay & Play sessions are back at the Dock Museum, running every Wednesday during all school holidays!

Join us for:

  • Hands-on crafts
  • Creative activities
  • Exploration and play in our cosy Research Pod

Time: 1pm – 3pm

Cost: Free – no need to book, just drop in!

Perfect for little hands, curious minds, and families looking for a fun half day out. Come along and make some memories with us!

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 5th March 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 2nd April 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 7th May 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 4th June 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 2nd July 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 6th August 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 3rd September 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 1st October 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 5th November 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 3rd December 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 7th January 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 4th February 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 4th March 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 1st April 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 6th May 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 3rd June 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 1st July 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 5th August 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm

Activities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.

Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!

Each session is themed and includes: