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Making life better by water
Welcome to our National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, home to the nation's designated collection of waterways history.
Come and savour the peacefulness of being outdoors by the canal, absorb the history emanating from the Grade II listed buildings, and learn about the lives and work of the canal people as you stroll around this seven-acre site.
Lock Demo at Ellesmere Port
The museum is a great place to meet friends and family for an exciting day out. Don't miss our audio trail, outdoor play area, and wildlife to spot. With your annual pass, you can come back as many times as you like within a year.
Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm We're also open on Bank Holidays.
Our annual pass, which allows you to return as many times as you like during a 12-month period, is our best value way to enjoy the museum.
You can also use your pass to enjoy free entry into our themed Sunday events that take place throughout the year*. Please keep your annual pass safe, as you will need to show it at the desk each time you visit. We are unfortunately unable to admit visitors without a valid ticket.
*excluding Christmas, boat trips, and ticketed events for external partners
Free at the museum
Located in our café, in the Island Warehouse, the main exhibition area. Disabled access and baby changing facilities also available
Friendly dogs are welcome, and we ask that they be kept on a lead at all times
National Waterways Museum South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW
Phone: 0151 355 5017 or email nationalwaterwaysmuseum@canalrivertrust.org.uk
| Adult (16+) | £13.25 |
| Concession (65+) | £11.95 |
| Child (6-15) | £9.95 |
| Child (under 6) | Free |
| Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) | £32.50 |
| Adult annual pass | £25.50 |
| Concession annual pass (65+) | £23.50 |
| Family annual pass | £58.50 |
| Child annual pass (6-15) | £18.50 |
| Under 6 | Free |
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