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Maryport Maritime Museum is ideally situated at the quayside in the beautiful and historic town of Maryport on the Solway Coast of North West Cumbria. Through the second half of the eighteenth and into the nineteenth century, it grew to become a seaport of some significance, supporting a number of industries. The collections policy is designed not only to reflect this, but also the social and cultural life of the town and surrounding area. The art collection consists primarily of works by artists with local connections. The majority of subjects are relevant to the town and its history. Special mention should be given to the works of William Mitchell and his son James who have their own gallery within the museum.

Address and contact

1 Senhouse Street, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 6AB England

maritime.maryport@gmail.com

01900 813738

Maryport Maritime Museum is open five days a week through April until the end of September. (Closed Mondays and Wednesdays apart from Bank Holiday Mondays.) We are open three days a week October to March – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Our opening hours are 10.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Admissions and party bookings outside these hours need to be pre-booked and arranged. Those pictures not on display can be viewed on request. Our volunteer staff have extensive local knowledge. If we are unable to help, we can contact our local historian.

http://www.maryportmaritimemuseum.btck.co.uk/