Cheshire Museums

Cheshire Military Museum

Reopened after redevelopment. See the life of soldiers and their families through art, artefacts and memorabilia. With special events and exhibitions throughout the year there is something for everyone.

The Castle, Chester   CH1 2DN Tel: 01244 327617

Congleton Museum

Newly opened in summer 2002, the museum has touch screen computers, pull-out figures with voice­overs telling the town’s history. Fascinating exhibits include prehistoric log boat, coin hoards from the civil war, Fustian cutting displays and war time experiences.

Market Square, Congleton CW12 1ET Tel: 01260 276360   Email

Englesea Brook, Museum of Primitive Methodism.

Early 19 century “Ranter” Chapel giving a taste of working class religion. Museum, shop, video, children’s costumes and games, refreshments.

Englesea Brook, Crewe CW2 5QW Tel: 01270 820836   Email

Grosvenor Museum

The Museum to visit for the 21st Century family: Chester Timeline gallery tells the fascinating story of Chester from pre-history to modern day. The best introduction to life in the Roman fortress of Deva. Explore the natural history of Cheshire from fossils to endangered species. See the City through the eyes of artists and admire the Chester­ made silver. View the Museum/s collections on the Cataline computer system. Discover the tale of a Town House in Number 20, Castle Street. Special gilts for all ages in the bright Conservatory Shop. Lively temporary exhibitions, quizzes and interactives for everyone.

27 Grosvenor St, Chester CH1 2DD Tel: 01244 402008

Macclesfield Silk museums

The Silk Museums offers the chance to explore the history of a silk town and discover the unique properties of silk and to see the designs which made the town famous. Silk costumes illustrate the importance of silk to fashion. Included is a guided tour of Paradise Mill with demonstrations of jacquard hand loom weaving

Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ  Tel: 01625 613210   Email

Mouldsworth Motor Museum

Housed in a 1930’s Art Deco building in its own grounds and safe for children. Close to Delamere Forest. A unique collection of over 60 vintage, classic and sports cars, motorcycles and early bicycles. New quiz for children with prizes, also old toys and pedalcars to see. New teapot collection.

Mouldsworth, CH3 8AR Tel: 01928 731781

National Waterways Museum

Set within an historic dock complex, the world’s largest floating collection of canal craft. You can step aboard the boats, visit the period cottages and meet the Housekeeper. 10 Indoor Exhibitions, Power Hall, Blacksmith’s Forge and Lock Demonstrations. Shop. Cafe.

Ellesmere Port, CH65 4FW Tel: 01513555017  Email

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens,

Woodland gardens with  Priory ruins, galleries and sculpture trail to explore. Walled Garden in season. Coffee shop, gift shop and plant sales. Full events programme for all the family.

Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn WA7 1SX Tel: 01928 569895   Email 

Warrington Museum and Art Gallery

This museum is full of traditional charm with displays from dinosaur footprints to Victorian toys as well as  'hands on history' activity areas. There’s always something new to see with a programme of temporary exhibitions and events all year round. Free Admission.

Bold Street, Warrington WA1 1JG Tel: 01925 442392  Email

Weaver Hall Museum (previously The Salt Museum)

Britain’s only Salt Museum tells the fascinating story of Cheshire’s oldest industry. Salt is essential to so many things in life - it is time that you found out why!  Also temporary exhibition programme.

162 London Road, Northwich CW9 8AB Tel: 01606 41331   Email