Lancaster City Museums
Welcome to the online home of Lancaster City Museums –
Places where the past becomes part of a thriving future
Discover stories about Romans, Vikings and Georgians with Lancaster City Museum.
Learn about Georgian Lancaster and its rich maritime history at Lancaster’s Maritime Museum, experience an intimate glimpse of early Victorian life in the wonderful Cottage Museum, or marvel at the period rooms, gorgeous Gillows furniture and Victorian schoolroom of the Judges’ Lodgings Museum.
Find out more about our city’s rich history by viewing our exhibitions programme or discovering fascinating stories from our Collection.
Share your stories and objects with us and learn more about Our Shared History.
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Lancaster City Museum
Discover stories about Romans, Vikings and Georgians with Lancaster City Museum.
Learn MoreLancaster Maritime Museum
Learn about Georgian Lancaster and its rich maritime history at Lancaster’s Maritime Museum.
Learn MoreLancaster Cottage Museum
Experience an intimate glimpse of early Victorian life in the wonderful Cottage Museum.
Learn MoreJudges' Lodgings Museum
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