Discover Lancashire Museums and Heritage
Lancashire County Museum Service has proudly served the people of Lancashire for over 50 years. We offer great days out in Lancashire, inspire learning through history and help preserve and promote Lancashire's cultural heritage. Our collections, and eight museums and heritage sites, are of national significance with castles, historic houses and textile mills telling the unique story of Lancashire.
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Don't miss this park, museum and historic castle in the centre Clitheroe. Take in the stunning views and explore the museum to uncover the story of Clitheroe and Ribble Valley.
Gawthorpe Hall
Explore this historic house set within tranquil grounds and woodland in Padiham. Discover its links to the Shuttleworth family and see the famous Gawthorpe Textile Collection.
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Take a walk round Helmshore's two historic textile mills located by the River Ogden. See a huge spinning machine and find out how waterpower and textile manufacturing changed Lancashire.
Judges' Lodgings Museum
Step inside Lancaster's oldest house and explore the beautiful garden, furnished period rooms and displays of childhood toys. Discover its links to Lancaster Castle and Gillows of Lancaster.
Lancaster Castle
Enjoy a fascinating tour through one of England's most famous courts and prisons. See what's behind its impressive walls and hear stories of the famous trials and prisoners.
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Step back in time and explore what life was like in a Lancashire cotton factory. See live weaving demonstrations and the unique weaving shed with over 300 looms.
Ribchester Roman bath house
Walk through the impressive ruins of the Roman bath house in Ribchester. See the remains of the sweating room, warm room and hot room.
Lancashire Conservation Studios
Find out about our services for the care and interpretation of cultural heritage. Contact our Conservation and Collections team for advice.
Xplorer pass
Try our great value Xplorer pass and visit five sites with your friends and family.
Volunteering at Lancashire Museums
View current opportunities to volunteer with Lancashire Museums and Heritage.
Heritage Learning Lancashire
Find out about our learning offer for schools delivered by Heritage Learning Lancashire.
Libraries, archives, museums and culture
Libraries, museums and archives policies and strategies.