Admission and Disabled Access
Opening Times 2024/25
Winter opening times take effect from Sunday October 27th when the museum will be open on Sundays and Wednesdays from 1030 until 1530 with last public admission at 1430. The museum’s final open day for 2024 will be Sunday December 15th after which the museum will close for a brief period to enable essential maintenance to be carried out. We will reopen on Sunday February 2nd at 1030.
Why not come along and enjoy a great day out for all the family. All full-price annual entry tickets are valid for a whole year from the date of first entry, so you can return on as many open days as you like.
Admission Prices
Adults: £12.00 (no concessions)
Children £6.00 (5yrs - 16yrs), under 5yrs free
Family Ticket £25 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult 3 children)
One carer admitted free with a disabled visitor
Tickets are valid for re-entry for 12 months from the date of 1st visit
One child free per "Max Card" when accompanied by a paying adult
We are a dog friendly museum
Be a Gift Aid Visitor
We can then recover tax on your donation, that’s worth an extra 25p to us for every £1 you give. All you need to do is complete a simple declaration when you arrive. To help in this way you must be a UK taxpayer.
Disabled Access
The museum is accessible to wheelchair users, staff assisted access from disabled parking area available upon request. Also, disabled toilet facility is onsite
Parking
Free for cars and coaches.
Tram Stop Café, sorry currently closed
On most days we offer a selection of hot and cold drinks with a selection of light snacks. Cafe service is subject to availability.
Group and School Visits
Available by prior arrangement. For more information please see the Schools & Groups page