The Dock Museum

Exhibits at The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

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About

Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area.

Barrow-in-Furness was a small farming village rapidly transformed into a bustling industrial town within a few decades. It has been the cutting edge of technology for more than a century with submarines, airships, warships and beautiful liners being built in this little-explored town. Find out more about the fascinating heritage of the area from cave finds, Viking treasure, Victorian life, Anderson shelters and the Second World War as well as Barrow’s long history building vessels (and still building submarines today).

The museum is free with opening hours of 11-4pm Wednesday to Sunday.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Monday - Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday - Sunday	11:00	- 16:00

* Open Wed-Sun from 11am to 4pm
Last admission: 3.30pm

Access Information

Entrance

Automatic door at the main entrance

Entrance is well lit

Ramp to entrance

Handrail by ramp

Steps to the main entrance

Handrail by steps

Number of steps to entrance3

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities

Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors

Good contrast between the floor and walls

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:

From the entrance to reception / ticket area

To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users

To the gift shop

Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters

Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements

Food

Children's menu

Good contrast between the floor and walls

High chairs for children

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria

Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:

Gluten free (coeliacs)

Vegetarian

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

The route from the parking area to the entrance:

Has a ramp

General

Clear signage

Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children

Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors

Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility

Seating available for visitors with limited mobility

Wheelchairs provided

Free

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Regional and Miscellaneous Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025 - Winner 2025

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