# The Dock Museum, Barrow in Furness — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Explore maritime heritage and local history at this accessible waterfront museum featuring family-friendly exhibitions, an onsite restaurant, and full facilities including baby changing areas.

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Museum

# The Dock Museum

North Road

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=19674351573821105&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [danielle hutchinson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110016006806130220321)

**In short:** The Dock Museum is a museum in Barrow in Furness, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,236 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Dock Museum

Explore maritime heritage and local history at this accessible waterfront museum featuring family-friendly exhibitions, an onsite restaurant, and full facilities including baby changing areas.

## What's nearby

- Premier Inn Barrow-In-Furness hotel next door
- Barrow In Furness Brewers Fayre next door
- TK Maxx 200m away
- ALDI 250m away
- Devonshire Dock Hall 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating

### Payment

- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Thursday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Friday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Saturday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Trev Croft](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107015124340989625891/reviews) ★★★★★

The story of Barrow and a superb collection of ship models on display, how long did it take to make one? Dont miss the video about life on a Dreadnought submarine, surely makes you think. 3hrs free parking and a great cafe next tomthe drybdock if younhave time for a stroll.

· via Google

[Just Jak](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108620910673115457240/reviews) ★★★★★

A fascinating place which not only has local history but also has an exhibition space downstairs with different exhibitions all the time. This is the second visit and I thoroughly enjoyed both times

· via Google

[Martin](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116551514697729661237/reviews) ★★★★★

This is a fabulous informative museum with excellent displays of boat models and the local area of Barrow in furness and what it is so famous for making. The staff are super friendly, warm, and welcoming. The onsite cafe is clean, friendly, and very reasonable price. It's free to park and enter with great children's play area outside.

· via Google

[Nicola Dewfall](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103744290435485448555/reviews) ★★★★★

Five stars for this museum! Not too big, so it holds your interest all the way round. Fascinating and beautiful models of the ships, and the historical information is so well presented, right from the earliest days of the area and how it all developed. Great fun to be able to put yourself into an old black and white photo, too! The museum is built over an old dry dock, so even more things to learn! To cap it all off, a lovely cafe with a huge mug of tea, and an excuse to have some cake too!

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487ca8df5205b715:0x45e5b7f0be66b1!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

People say this museum offers informative exhibits on local history, ship models, and the docks, as well as a cafe and a children's play area. They highlight the free entry and parking, and the family-friendly atmosphere. They also like the friendly and welcoming staff.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2PW [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.1119073%2C-3.2401897)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,236 reviews)

**Suitable for** Ages 9-12

**Setting** Indoor & outdoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Barrow in Furness

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★ 4.6 (1,236 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.dockmuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01229 876400](tel:01229876400)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Barrow in Furness

**Postcode** LA14 2PW

**Payment** Contactless

**Plus Code** 9C6R4Q65+QW

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Dock Museum?

The Dock Museum is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 11am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Dock Museum any good?

The Dock Museum is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,236 Google reviews.

### Is The Dock Museum good for children?

Yes, The Dock Museum is listed as good for children.

### Is The Dock Museum indoors or outdoors?

The Dock Museum has both indoor and outdoor areas.

### What ages is The Dock Museum suitable for?

The Dock Museum is best for ages 9-12.

### Is The Dock Museum wheelchair accessible?

The Dock Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at The Dock Museum?

Yes: free car park and free street parking.

### How do I contact The Dock Museum?

Call The Dock Museum on +44 1229 876400.

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