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Information and links for the Dock Museum, which is run by Barrow Borough Council.

 
Yellow Dock Museum text on blue square logoThis spectacular museum is Barrow Borough Council's flagship development tracking the social and industrial history of Barrow-in-Furness. Barrow developed from a tiny 19th Century hamlet to the biggest iron and steel centre in the world, and then to a major British shipbuilding force, within 40 years.
 

Shipbuilding Gallery - Dock MuseumFeatures

  • Six films in a purpose-built auditorium
  • Changing exhibitions and computer interactives 
  • Gift Shop
  • Adventure playground and walks by the Channel
  • Cafe (available for bookings)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Ample free car & coach parking
  • School visits welcome
  • Group tours on request
The Dock Museum has a dedicated web site http://www.dockmuseum.org.uk/ containing:
  • comprehensive information for museum visitors
  • a What's On guide
  • details of museum collections
  • an outline of educational facilities available
  • the Vickers Photographic Archive
  • an on-line shop selling a small selection of goods.

Photo of the Dock Museum, pink brick building with prominent glazed half dome.

Location

The Dock Museum,
North Road,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA14 2PW.
Tel: 01229 876400.

 

Opening Times

Wednesday to Sunday 11am - 4pm,
Last Admission 3.30pm,
Closed on Bank Holidays.




Barrow Borough Council, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD, U.K.
Tel: 01229 876543 | Fax: 01229 876317 | customerservices@barrowbc.gov.uk |
Copyright 2012 Barrow Borough Council
Last Updated 3/11/2013