Museums · North West England
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
In or near Stockton Heath.
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Sue Adair — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is one of the oldest civic museums in the UK, showcasing a diverse range of collections including fine art, natural history, and local heritage. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and community events, making it a vibrant space for exploration and learning.
Place summary
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is a museum located in the West Midlands. It features a diverse collection of art and historical artefacts, showcasing the cultural heritage of the area. The museum is known for its local history exhibits and art displays.
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Background
Architecture
The museum and art gallery were built between 1855 and 1857 to a design by John Dobson. The building is constructed in brick and stone and is in two storeys. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, having been designated on 4 April 1975.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3871, -2.5959
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Warrington, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA1 1JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington South
- Phone
- 01925 442399
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wed-Fri 10am–4:30pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 11am–3pm; closed Bank Holidays
- Official site
- wmag.culturewarrington.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Warrington Museum & Art Gallery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warrington Museum & Art Gallery?
- Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA1 1JG), in the parish of Warrington, unparished area.
- What is Warrington Museum & Art Gallery?
- Warrington Museum & Art Gallery — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Warrington Museum & Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA1 1JG.
- Is Warrington Museum & Art Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warrington Museum & Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA1 1JG.