CAR
From A596 (Carlisle – Workington), Once in continue along Curzon Street. The museum is aprox 200 yards past the traffic lights.
There is on-street disk parking outside the museum, additional parking is located approx. 75 yards past the museum. To access additional parking turn right along Station Street.
TRAIN
Station is on the Northern Rail Carlisle - Barrow line. On leaving the station, cross Mealpot Road and walk straight ahead along Station Street to the main road (Curzon Street), turn right. The museum is located adjacent to the pedestrian crossing.
BUS
Numbers 30/31 Thornhill – Workington -
68B Cockermouth -
300/301 Whitehaven - – Carlisle
Bus stop outside or opposite Co-op store. Walk towards pedestrian lights (before the main traffic lights at the crossroads). The maritime museum is immediately on left.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation below is listed from closest to the museum outwards but there are many others in the surrounding area. Please contact the establishments direct for further details.
Golden Lion Hotel, Senhouse Street
Sailor’s Return, King Street
Shore Walk B&B, Brow Street
Waverley Hotel, Curzon Street
Rafferty’s Bistro, Curzon Street
See Visitor Info for travel details
April to October: Open Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday - 11am - 4.00pm
Admission:
Free while in our temporary location at
Group visits: Advance booking recomended
Harbour tours: By arrangement
School visits: By arrangement.