Museums · North West England
Museum of Lancashire
In or near Preston.
Museum of Lancashire — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Preston · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Lancashire 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 Museum of Lancashire is located in North-West England, postcode PR1. This museum showcases the history and heritage of Lancashire, featuring a range of exhibits that highlight the region's industrial and cultural development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7613, -2.6881
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Preston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR1 4YP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Preston
- Nearest railway station
- Preston — 1.4 km
- Opening
- closed
Sources
- osm: way/73584630 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Lancashire?
- Museum of Lancashire is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR1 4YP), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
- What is Museum of Lancashire?
- Museum of Lancashire — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Lancashire?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR1 4YP.
- How do I get to Museum of Lancashire?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR1 4YP.