City Museum
Display at the City Museum, Lancaster
Covid-19 update
The City, Cottage and Maritime museums are currently closed. We do not have a confirmed date for reopening, but will publicise our plans once they are in place. In the meantime please follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
The City Museum is housed in Lancaster's former town hall, an elegant Georgian building constructed in 1781-3 to the designs of Major Thomas Jarrett and Thomas Harrison.
The museum itself was founded in 1923 and its collections illustrate the history and archaeology of the city of Lancaster. It is also home to the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum.
- Discover more about Lancaster’s past from the Romans to the present day
- Trace Lancaster's regimental history from 1680 onwards at the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum
- See the wonderful collection of portraits and landscapes on display
- Regularly changing exhibitions, events and activities for families
Exhibitions
The Learning from the Past exhibition brings together our project outputs to tell a story about the efforts for peace and internationalism made by people across Europe during the interwar years and the impact of this shared heritage on young Europeans today.
Developed in collaboration with Lancaster City Museum, the exhibition features digitally displayed historical exhibits, as well as key heritage stories that emerged from the project and a range of new, original artwork from poetry to film to painting.
Admission
- Admission free
| Monday | 10am-5pm (Summer opening hours from 29 July to 26 August) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
All museums are open on all bank holidays between Easter and October.
Access statement
Contact us
- Lancaster City Museum, Market Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1HT
- Email: lancastercitymuseum@lancaster.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01524 64637
Events at Lancaster City Museum
Last updated: 26 February 2021