Lancashire in 50 objects
Explore the history of Lancashire, its people, places and traditions through 50 objects in our collections.
Discover Lancashire Museums and Heritage
Xplorer pass
Try our great value Xplorer pass and visit five of our fantastic sites with your friends and family.
We offer great days out in Lancashire, inspire learning through history and help preserve and promote Lancashire's cultural heritage.
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See what's on at our sites. Try a fun activity or see a new exhibition.
Xplorer pass
Try our great value Xplorer pass and visit five sites with your friends and family.
Volunteer
View current opportunities to volunteer with Lancashire Museums and Heritage.
Schools
Book a visit to one of our venues with Heritage Learning Lancashire.
Judges’ Lodgings
Step inside Lancaster's oldest house and explore the garden, period rooms and displays of childhood toys. Discover its links to Lancaster Castle and Gillows of Lancaster.
Gawthorpe Hall
Explore this historic house set within tranquil grounds and woodland in Padiham. Discover its links to the Shuttleworth family and see the famous Gawthorpe Textile Collection.
Helmshore Mills
Visit Helmshore's two historic textile mills located by the River Ogden. See a huge spinning machine and find out how waterpower and textile manufacturing changed Lancashire.
Queen Street Mill
Step back in time and explore what life was like in a Lancashire cotton factory. See live weaving demonstrations and the unique weaving shed with over 300 looms.
Lancaster Castle
Enjoy a fascinating tour through one of England's most famous courts and prisons. See what's behind its impressive walls and hear stories of the famous trials and prisoners.
Clitheroe Castle
Don't miss this park, museum and historic castle in the centre of Clitheroe. Take in the stunning views and explore the museum to uncover the story of Clitheroe and Ribble Valley.
Ribchester Roman Bath House
Walk through the impressive ruins of the Roman bath house in Ribchester. See the remains of the sweating room, warm room and hot room.
Lancashire Conservation Studios
Find out about our services for the care and interpretation of cultural heritage. Contact our Conservation and Collections team for advice.
Stories from Lancashire Museums
Lancashire Museums blog by the Conservation and Collections team.
Strategy, policies and plans
Strategies, policies and plans for Lancashire Museums and Collections.
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