Dock Museum Barrow-in-Furness

The Dock Museum

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The Dock Museum is a striking modern building on a scenic channelside site with free admission. Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the …

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Mar 6, 2025
Fantastic museum, highlighting the steel and boat building history of Barrow. Very modern , very clean and the staff were fantastic. There is a gift shop and yes I did buy a mug!;Full review by will j
Jan 17, 2025
Trailed all the way from lancaster by train as told reopened,get here all display area closed due to big issues with heating problems meaning exhibits getting mouldy forcing removals Feel sorry for s…Full review by 187064Satty
Dec 6, 2024
Brilliant. For a free museum it is brilliant and well worth a visit. Just to look inside the old dock building (which the museum is housed in) is interesting in itself. Great local history and lov…Full review by tracye731
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Built in an historic graving dock, the Dock Museum in the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria aims to highlight the development of …
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hi can we take a dog - I know my sound odd but we will be visiting area and can't leave the dog anywhere - many thanks
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sorry just noticed its been answered below
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Answer by fiz67 · May 1, 2019
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Do they do takeaway coffee? If so how much and is it real coffee made from real beans?
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Yes. Filter and coffee machine with coffee beans.
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Answer by Edwina J · Jun 22, 2018
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Can you take your dog inside?
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I'm sorry I wouldn't know. I feel it is unlikely but worth contacting the place and asking directly.
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Is the play area suitable for a little crawler? Being outside I'm not sure if not too dirty for children who don't walk yet...? …
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Is the play area suitable for a little crawler? Being outside I'm not sure if not too dirty for children who don't walk yet...? Many thanks.
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I would suggest not. Aimed more at the 8+ .
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Is the museum open on a Sunday and is there parking close by
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Yes parking is right next to the Venue
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