The Museum of Lancashire

Discover the Museum of Lancashire for a family friendly day out. Housed in Preston's Old Court House, the museum offers displays, exhibitions and events for everyone.

Step back in time as you enter our Victorian schoolroom. Stroll down memory lane in our 1940s street - watch out for the unexploded bomb! Take cover in the Anderson Shelter when you hear the air raid siren; learn about rations and evacuation.

Explore the story of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry and 14th/20th Kings Hussars. Experience life as a soldier in the trenches of World War 1.

Regular family events and activities and a changing temporary exhibitions programme.

Open all year round 10.30am-5pm. Closed Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

The museum has joined the ranks of the London Eye and Hampton Court Palace after being awarded a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction plaque by the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) provided by Visit Britain.

Opening Times

Opening 1 Jan 2007 - 1 Jan 2010

Events

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Exit M6 at Junction 31 and follow the signs up the hill (A59) to Preston City Centre. Continue straight ahead. Turn right at the lights at the end of New Hall Lane then right again into our car park.

From the city centre of Preston take the A6 south bound and the Museum is immediately on the left. Just 10 minutes walk from the Tourist Information Centre.

Public Transport Directions

Rail: To Preston, the museum is a 20 minute walk from the railway station.
Bus: The museum is a 5 minute walk from Preston bus station.

 Facilities

• Coach Parking
• Concessionary Admission Charges
• Disabled Access Level 2
• Guide Dogs Welcome
• Indoor
• Open All Year
• Event Venue
• Family Fun
• Groups Acepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families
• Marketed towards senior citizens
• Parking (free)
• Toilets

Accessibility

• Car Parking

Parking & Transport

• Coaches Welcome
• On site parking