Weaver Hall Museum and Work House, Cheshire

The Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse records the social, cultural and industrial history of west Cheshire. It was previously called the Salt Museum, reflecting its earlier focus on the history of salt extraction, a local industry dating back to Roman times. It was renamed the Weaver Hall Museum in 2010 to reflect its wider remit of covering the broader history of the area and also the history of the building itself as a former workhouse.

The museum is located in the old Northwich Union workhouse, dating from 1839.

Weaver Hall Museum hosts a large collection covering the archaeology, architecture, industries and social history of Cheshire from prehistory to the present. Permanent displays include a Victorian workhouse schoolroom and the 'Board of Guardians' boardroom.

It also holds an image library of over 8,000 items recording the history of west Cheshire, particularly in relation to the salt and chemical industries and associated canal transport.

The Museum also hosts visiting exhibitions, art exhibitions, special events, holiday activities, talks and regular film shows in its own mini-cinema the ‘Regalette’.

There is a shop and cafe in the museum and a pub next door for those visitors wanting hot food.

Opening Times

Tuesday to Friday (January to October), 10am - 5pm
Tuesday to Friday (November to December), 10am - 4pm
Saturdays and Sundays (January to October) 2pm - 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays (November to December) 1pm - 4pm
Monday during school holidays (except December) and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am - 5pm

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Ticket Prices

Adults: £2.50
Child: £1.30
Concession: £2
Family: (2 + 2) £6
Pre-booked groups: £2
There is free admission to view the latest special exhibition or to visit the gift shop or coffee shop.

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Disabled Facilities

The museum is fully accessible with designated disabled parking bays, accessible toilets and a lift to the first floor level.

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More Information

Telephone: 01606 271640
Email: cheshiremuseums@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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