Lancaster Maritime Museum

Custom House
St Georges Quay
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1RB

Tel: +44 (0)1524 382264
+44 (0)1524 582 175 (minicom)
Fax: +44 (0)1524 841 692
Email: lancastermaritimemuseum@lancashire.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Explore Lancaster's 'Golden Age' and rich maritime past inside two splendid Georgian quayside buildings.

You can discover more about:



  • Lancaster's merchants, shipbuilders and sailors
  • Morecambe Bay's important fishing traditions, busy tourist trade and the perils of crossing the sands.
  • The fascinating ecology and natural history of the area
  • The history of Lancaster canal
    • Regularly changing exhibitions and events programme along with an Education Programme

    Facilities include:



  • Shop
  • Cafe
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Car Parking nearby
  • Café and gift shop
    •
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    Open daily except Christmas and New Year.
    Easter to October inclusive: 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    November to Easter: 12.30pm - 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Adult £3.00; Concession £2.00; Accompanied Children Free.

    Directions
    From the North:
    Exit the M6 at Junction 34. Follow signs for Lancaster (A683). As you join the town centre one way system, follow the brown heritage signs for St George's Quay (an anchor symbol).

    From the South:
    Exit the M6 at Junction 33 (Lancaster south). Follow the A6 to Lancaster. As you approach the town centre follow the brown signs for St George's Quay.

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    Lancaster Maritime Museum Postcode for SatNav: LA1 1RB

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