Events

Please come and visit the multimedia exhibition  from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local stories of fragility & survival - of nature, of people - in South Cumbria. Through sound, film, images and words, an unseen, unheard world emerges. A world that is just a step away.

The Bellwethers project is the work of 100 people in South Cumbria affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other challenges. They are the ‘bellwethers’, sounding the warning of our wounded natural environment and the millions of people in Britain who are struggling to survive.

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.

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!

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:

Join us on Friday the 20th February 2026 between 11am and 3pm here at the award winning Dock Museum (LA142PW) for our free event “Heroes of Nature”

Working with our friends from The Bay-Blueprint for recovery, we discover how four famous people helped us understand Nature.

This is a family, free event, suitable for all. Various workshops and activities will be happening inside the Museum.

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:

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:

The Dock Museum is proud to bring you John Duffin's latest Exhibition "Look North" 

The exhibition opens on Saturday 11th April 2026 and closes Sunday 5th July 2026. 

The exhibition will be located on our temporary exhibition floor and is fully accessible to all. There is no charge to see this exhibition and entry to the Museum is free. For any enquiries please call 01229 876400

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:

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:

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:

We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give you" by photographer and artist, Tessa Bunney.

Tessa has previously had exhibitions displayed around Morecambe Bay, but this is her first exhibition in Barrow. This is a photographic exhibition showing unique images taken for and in the Bay working with local fisherman. 

The exhibition opens in the Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2PW, 11am Saturday 11th July and closes Sunday 4th October 2026. 

We are delighted to be working with Barrow AFC and the Bluebirds Trust to bring you Barrow 125, an exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of Barrow's football club.

The poster features Mr Hind, the club's founder, pictured 125 years ago at the time of the club's formation.

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:

Experience ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen it before... outdoors at The Dock Museum!

Forget the tears and tragedy though, The HandleBards Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth!  We all know the story. Three Witches promise Macbeth the Scottish crown and like any normal people would, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill the king. Things get rapidly out of hand from there as foul deeds are done, plots unravel and mysterious spirits appear…

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:

Cathy Holmes: Lakeland in Pastels

Visit The Dock Museum to enjoy a stunning exhibition by local artist Cathy Holmes.

Lakeland in Pastels showcases the beauty of South Lakeland and the Lake District through a collection of artworks created using Cathy’s chosen medium, soft pastel.

The exhibition runs from 30 September to 1 November 2026.

Cathy will also be joining us as Artist in Residence every Saturday throughout the exhibition. Feel free to drop in, meet the artist, and learn more about her work.

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:

We are teaming up with our friends at Barrow Town Hall to put on a Family Silent Disco this autumn.

Come and try something a bit different at the Dock and dance your cares away in your own little world with us!

Sat 10 Oct | 2pm & 3.30pm | £7.50/£5 U16 | Part of Barrow Music Weekender

Find out more about Silent Disco at the Dock Museum.

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: