Museums · South West England
Maritime Heritage Museum
In or near Bristol.
Maritime Heritage Museum — a museum in wales-south, 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
- SS Great Britain · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Maritime Heritage Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Maritime Heritage Museum is located in South Wales, postcode BS1. It focuses on the maritime history of the region, showcasing various exhibits related to shipping and naval activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4486, -2.6069
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 6UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/48937929 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maritime Heritage Museum?
- Maritime Heritage Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6UP), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Maritime Heritage Museum?
- Maritime Heritage Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maritime Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6UP.
- Is Maritime Heritage Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Maritime Heritage Museum is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Maritime Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6UP.