The Dock Museum is located in Barrow-in-Furness alongside Walney Channel. Most of its exhibits concern the history of the town, focusing on the shipbuilding industry at VSEL, (now BAE), the steelworks industry, of which Barrow once had the worlds largest, the Furness Railway and the World War II bombings of the town. There has been a museum in Barrow since 1907 and in its current location since 1994, when 50,000 people visited it in its first year, visitor numbers peaked at 120,000 in 2001.

The museum has free entry, and is one of the Lake District’s top wet weather attractions.

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

There is lots to see and do at the Dock Museum and with lots of changing exhibitions and events there are more reasons to visit or return for a family day out.

Check out our website for information on events and exhibitions at the Dock Museum.

CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND

Our children’s playground is located in the grounds of the Dock Museum and provides  adventure and excitement for your little ones. Designed as a maritime theme the playground will help your children burn off some energy whilst you relax and ponder what to enjoy from our in-house cafe. 

CAFE

The museum’s café offers a tempting range of hot and cold meals and snacks, daily specials board and speciality teas and coffees.  

The home-made cakes are highly recommended and there are also gluten-free choices