Admission and Disabled Access
2026 opening hours
The museum is open every Sunday, Wednesday and Bank Holiday from 1030 until 1630 with final entry at 1530. A full cafe service will be available on each of the open days.
Follow the website for special events, and don’t forget that normal tickets can be used to gain entry to the museum, including for special events, for a full year following the date of issue.
Admission Prices
Adults: £12.00 (no concessions)
Children £6.00 (5yrs - 16yrs), under 5yrs free
Family Ticket £28 (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
