An interesting little museum. Too much to take in with lots of information - perhaps a few more artefacts might help. Good to learn new things. I,m sur kids would enjoy climbing aboard the packet boat. Friendly staff good value.

I wasn't expecting much from this little museum and maritime didn't inspire me but it was actually a very nice museum. interesting displays well targeted and great for kids. loads of different aspects and very locally based. Both my husband and I were pleasantly surprised and the kids seemed to enjoy it and the number of interactive displays was good.... More

We visited on a cold March Sunday, just to get out really rather than another weekend cooped up indoors. This museum is well worth a visit. Free to locals or a small charge for others, it is really well set out with great trails for all ages. Our 4 year old twin girls were more than happy to follow the... More

This is worth popping in if you're in the area. It's informative, and gives visitors (and local visitors, who get in for free) a great insight into Lancaster, its history & chequered past.

I'll confess I'm not a maritime enthusiast, but nonetheless I found the museum interesting and quirky, and full of rich information about the local area. Despite outwardly seeming tiny, the building houses lots of things to see and interact with, and it was a very nice way to spend an hour or so away from the rain. I don't think... More

Went here on advice of a friend, entry was free for us (free entry for locals!!) Great range of exhibits & at the time there was a fantastic section about the Titanic with great activities (including a morse code machine for people to send messages to others!) there was lots to keep my 4 year-old entertained, also there was a... More

Nice place, free if local. Outside wasn't on and kids were disappointed but got to dress up so enjoyed it.

A small museum well laid out and very informative.I particularly liked the slave trade and titanic exhibitions.

Walking on the quayside in Lancaster on a reasonably sunny afternoon and saw the Maritime museum we ummed and aahed about going in, as it was a nice afternoon and should we take advantage of sunshine, and it cost £3.50 to go in (I know it sounds mean!!!!). Anyway best £3.50 spent in a long time!!!! This museum is fascinating,... More