Museums & Galleries · Cheshire
Nantwich Museum
📍 CW5 5BG
Photo: John S Turner (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Core displays on salt, shoes and the Civil War
- Rotating art and history exhibitions
- Guided town walks such as the Nantwich Town Guided Walk
- Monthly coffee mornings with tea, coffee and cake
Nantwich Museum sits in a former Victorian library in the heart of Nantwich, exploring the town's story from its Roman roots through salt-making and the Civil War. You can browse core displays on salt, shoes and the Civil War, see rotating art and history exhibitions, and join guided town walks or monthly coffee mornings. It's a welcoming, family-friendly museum with free admission, run with the help of dedicated volunteers, and open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (closed Bank Holidays). If you're staying in Nantwich, Cheshire East, it's a handy, low-cost addition to your visit, with Nantwich station just 0.2 miles away and 18 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–16:00, closed Bank Holidays
- Booking
- Admission is free
- Best for
- Families interested in local history
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information available
From the attraction's own website on 3 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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