Events

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!

John Duffin's look north poster
Saturday, 11th April 2026, 12.00am to Sunday, 5th July 2026, 11.59pm

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

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:

What the sea decides to give you - Tessa Bunney Exhibition 11th July - 4th October 2026
Saturday, 11th July 2026, 11.00am to Sunday, 4th October 2026, 4.00pm

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. 

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:

Tiddlers event poster
Thursday, 2nd September 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, 7th October 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: