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Welcome to the National Waterways Museum
 

Unlock the wonders of our waterways...
The National Waterways Museum brings together a unique fleet of historic boats with rich collections and archives to tell the story of Britains canals and waterways. The historic docks at Ellesmere Port provide the perfect setting. 

With its stunning location on the banks of the Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, extensive in-door displays, boat trips and historic buildings, the Museum is a great day out where time slows down and history comes to life.

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What's on

Boat Museum Society Talk
Friday 27th January
The history of the Daniel Adamson

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Boat Museum Society Talk
Friday 17th February
Annual general meeting and Museum update.

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Ship Canal Cruises
 

The fantastic Manchester Ship Canal Cruises are running to and from the Museum again next year. The cruises at taking place on July 12 to 15 and full details and booking can be found on the Mersey Ferries website. 

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Conference Centre

An attractive and original location for meetings and conferences.

 
   
 
Visitor information
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Museum opening

Open daily
10am to 4pm

Shop and café opening

Open daily, all year
10am to 4pm

(Museum café and shop closed  from Christmas Day to Monday January 2.)

 

Admission
 
Adult £6
Child (5-16)
£4
Concession £5
Family adults
£5
Under 5s
free
   

Click here for details of family and group discounts.

 

Canal trips
Adult   £1.50
Child/concession   £1

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