The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester Docks and Stoke Bruerne bring the history of Britain’s waterways to life.
The museum at Gloucester Docks is currently undergoing a major refreshment of its exhibits and will re-open to the public on 24 May 2008. We look forward to welcoming you back to our exciting new 'Water Lives' galleries.
Ellesmere port and Stoke Bruerne sites are open as normal. Please check individual areas of this site for full details of opening hours.
Through interactive displays, recordings of former dock and canal workers, archive film footage and exhibits you can explore the fascinating story of this revolutionary transport system.
Climb aboard historic boats and discover what life was like living and working on our waterways. Our collection of historic boats, the largest in the world, includes narrowboats, canal and river tugs, concrete barges and a steam powered dredger.
And, as each museum is housed in a historic waterways location you can see how our canals are used today.
Packed full with things to do, each museum has special workshops,
courses and activities on offer throughout the year.
Water Lives Gloucester Docks
Museum Re-opens Saturday 24th May 2008
Come and experience the new look museum. Fun for all the family. New lower prices for 2008. Read more >
Boats 'n' Blooms Ellesmere Port
Monday 26th May - Sunday 1st June 2008
Half Term celebrations linked to 2008 Cheshire Year of Gardens. Join our Scarecrow Party. Children's Make'n'Take craft sessions throughout the week. 'Plant a Seed', 'Paint a Pot', 'Make a Mini Scarecrow'. Read more >
1940's Weekend Sunday 25th May - Monday 26th May 2008
Ellesmere Port
Uk Homefront are bringing history back to life with this popular 1940's re-enactment.
For futher information on this group please see thier website http://www.ukhomefront.co.uk/Read more >
Hidden Treasures Stoke Bruerne
From 1st June 2008
A unique opportunity to view a fascinating collection of photographs from the Stoke Bruerne archive. Read more >
Museums and Galleries Month Every Saturday and Sunday in May 2008
Ellesmere Port
As May is the Museum's and Galleries month, the Museum is running children's make and take sessions during the weekend for the children to take part in.
The sessions are running 11.00am -12.00am and 1.30pm - 3.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
There is a charge of £1.00 per child for the activity. Read more >
The Waterways Trust The National Waterways Museum is operated by The Waterways Trust, a charity dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the nation's waterways and its heritage.For more information
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Learning
The National Waterways Museum brings the story of the waterways to life for schools and students of all ages. Our education programmes link with English, Maths, Science, Technology, the Arts and, of course History.
The National Waterways Museum is operated by The Waterways Trust, a charity dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the nation's waterways and its heritage.
students of all ages. 
