Name: Portland Basin Museum
Rating: 5.0

Portland Basin Museum

Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL7 0QA, England

1-90 Years

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Portland Basin Museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne. The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the family.

If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester then you can visit Portland Basin Museum. Portland Basin Museum is one of the places in Ashton-under-Lyne Greater Manchester for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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On Site Parking
On Site Cafe

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Enjoy our temporary exhibition, and step back in time on our 1920s street, as the sights and sounds of bygone Tameside are brought to life. Take a look into our kitchen and parlour to find out how we used to live. Visitors can explore the area's industrial heritage and discover what life was like down the mines, or on the farm. Find out more about local crafts and industries and marvel at our historic machines. Younger children will love our 'Nuts and Bolts' educational play area, suitable for children under 5.

School workshops at Tameside Museums and Galleries
The learning programme has been developed with local professional creatives and shaped by feedback from teachers. We utilise the talents of our local artists and performers, plus those of our skilled staff, to deliver workshops that will engage and inspire children.

Museums and Galleries
Tameside Museums and Galleries are part of the Greater Manchester Museums Group. You’ll have great days out at Tameside Museums and Galleries. There is so much to see and do, with the chance to learn about Tameside’s fascinating history and industrial heritage.

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Price: Free

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Free Admission

The tickets can be bought both though Online and Offline mode. Guest can make there booking online be visiting on the website and also can go directly to the center for there booking. For latest price update, deals, offers, discount codes, please check the website as below:

https://www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/portland

Pricing URL: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/portland