Explore Millom's rich heritage from Bronze Age to WW2 in this accredited museum housed in a beautifully restored railway station, featuring interactive displays and a model railway for kids.

Millom Heritage and Arts Centre is housed in Millom's beautifully restored railway station and has been a thriving community hub for almost fifty years. This accredited museum celebrates the town's rich and varied history, spanning from the Bronze Age through industrial renaissance, maritime heritage when sailing ships crowded the harbour, to the hidden role RAF Millom played during World War 2. Visitors will discover interactive displays and engaging exhibits throughout the centre, with a popular model railway that captures children's imaginations. The museum features rural life galleries, local heritage collections, and offers a genealogy service linked to local church grave inscriptions for those researching family history. The venue provides activity sheets designed for different age groups (4-7 years and 8-12 years), making it particularly family-friendly. Open Monday to Saturday year-round with occasional Sunday openings during summer, the centre offers free entry with donations welcomed for ongoing investment. Located in Cumbria's coastal town and easily accessible by hourly train services or via the A595, Millom Heritage and Arts Centre provides an informative and engaging experience suitable for families, school groups, and history enthusiasts of all ages.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Victor Gauci

11 months ago

Worth a visit if your stopping in the area. We actually passed few times until we found it open. We had to add a comment on their Facebook page to ask when they're open, as the messenger seemed to be disabled. There is quite alot in here to see and a good memory wall for the fallen soldiers from the area. Advise to take your time and not rush around otherwise it would be a quick visit. Car park is free and there is a coffee shop. Would have preferred some millom or area linked gifts rather than squidgy toys sweets and other pound land goods, but hey ho. Nice to visit and would go again. *** LEAVE A GOOD DONATION***

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Penny Riley

a year ago

Great little museum right next to the train station in Millom. Lots to see and read about the history of the town. Nice little gift shop, and it's free, donations welcome. Didn't realise just how much history there was. Great for children, too. Dog friendly. Great way to spend an hour or so if you can't think of what to do.

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Adebat

2 years ago

Well worth the time,lots of history if Millom and surrounding area

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Alison Clarke

3 years ago

We loved this museum at the train station. Unlike most heritage museums, it wasn't all roped off, you could interact with the exhibits. Learned loads about Millom and the history of the area.

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Kerstin Esbjornsson

6 years ago

Wonderful interactive museum, full of treasure and interesting facts. Something to suit all ages including dressing up hats and outfits. Thoughtful touches such as the noise cancelling headphones for people that don't want sensory overload. Brilliant! And a very decent cafe nextdoor.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026