About Lancaster City Museum
Explore Lancaster's rich heritage through fascinating exhibits at this city centre museum, housed in a beautiful Georgian building with wheelchair hire available for £1, though access to some areas is limited.
What's nearby
- HSBC Lancaster next door
- Lancaster Central Library next door
- TK Maxx next door
- Vue Cinema Lancaster next door
- Primark next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 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
Excellent little gem of a museum, whilst visiting relatives we popped into the museum as they had a small exhibition of a murder that took place in 1935 by a Dr Ruxton who lived in Dalton Sq just a stones throw from the museum ..other interesting artifacts were from Lancaster's Roman history through to first world war and a display of Victoria crosses won in battle. The museum guide who greeted us was very knowledgeable and told us what to look for in particular, there is also a fine collection of books you can purchase. A really interesting day out highly recommended.
· via Google
My tour guide was so good and genuinely enthusiastic. The tour was fun and informative i'd do it again if ever I visit.
· via Google
Lancaster City Museum is a charming place right in the heart of the city. It's not big, but it offers a rich glimpse into Lancaster's history, from Roman times to today. The building itself is beautiful, the exhibits are clear and engaging, and it's free to enter. A lovely spot to explore when walking through the city centre.
· via Google
Interesting museum and it's free! Mix of local history through the centuries, with models to bring it to life. Good for all ages. Give yourself half an hour to look round. No cafe but plenty in the vicinity (you can't take drinks in though).
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a rich glimpse into Lancaster's history, from Roman times to today, with engaging exhibits and a wide variety of artifacts. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, knowledgeable staff who interact well with children. Others mention the lovely gift shop with a good selection of souvenirs.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HT Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (578 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 6+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- No
- Destination
- Lancaster