Museums & Galleries · Cheshire
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
📍 WA1 1JG
Photo: RDJ226 (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Fine art, world cultures, natural history and archaeology displays
- Temporary exhibitions and community-focused events
- Housed in a Grade II listed building since 1857
- Heritage Open Days programme of events and experiences
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery sits in the town's Cultural Quarter and is one of the oldest civic museums in the UK, housed in a Grade II listed building that has held the collections since 1857. Inside you'll find fine art, world cultures, natural history, archaeology and local history displays, alongside changing temporary exhibitions and community-focused events such as the Heritage Open Days programme. It suits anyone curious about local and global heritage, offering a welcoming space for discovery and reflection. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday with free admission. Warrington Bank Quay station is just 0.3 miles away, and if you're staying nearby there are 18 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Wed-Fri 10:00am-4:30pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm
- Best for
- Visitors interested in local and global heritage
From the attraction's own website on 27 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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🚆 Or come by train
- Warrington Bank Quay 0.3 miles
- Warrington Central 0.4 miles
- Warrington West 1.8 miles
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