Museums · North West England
The Dock Museum
The Dock Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Dock Museum is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Dock Museum is a museum located in North-West England, postcode LA14. It focuses on the maritime history of Barrow-in-Furness and features a range of exhibits related to the town's shipbuilding heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1120, -3.2401
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- LA14 2PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Phone
- +44 1229 876400
- Opening
- We-Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- dockmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/93108306 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dock Museum?
- The Dock Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 2PW), in the parish of Barrow.
- Is The Dock Museum free to visit?
- Yes, The Dock Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Dock Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 2PW. It sits within the Barrow and Furness parliamentary constituency.