Museums · North West England
Catalyst Museum
In or near Daresbury.
Catalyst Museum — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Catalyst Museum is a museum located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre is an interactive museum focused on science and the chemical industry. Visitors can explore hands-on exhibits, historical galleries, and participate in workshops suitable for all ages.
Place summary
Catalyst Museum is located in North Wales, postcode WA8. This museum focuses on the history of the chemical industry and its impact on the region. It features interactive exhibits that explore scientific principles and innovations.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3519, -2.7337
- District
- Halton
- Parish
- Halton, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA8 0DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Widnes and Halewood
- Phone
- 0151 420 1121
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–4pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- www.catalyst.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/105588052 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catalyst Museum?
- Catalyst Museum is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA8 0DF), in the parish of Halton, unparished area.
- What is Catalyst Museum?
- Catalyst Museum — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Catalyst Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA8 0DF.
- How do I get to Catalyst Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA8 0DF.