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Stockport Museum

📍 Stockport, North West

★4.6(175 Google reviews)

Stockport Museum spans four floors of local history displays and includes a children's room with role play toys and a train track. Connects to nearby Staircase House. Free entry throughout.

✓ Free admission✓ Children's play room✓ Train track✓ Four floors✓ Friendly staff✓ Rainy day activity
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★★★★★Featured review by Rayny River

4 floors of the history of stockport - free to enter and explore, there is also the Staircase House and the exploration of the Strawberry 🍓 studio. Stockport is fabulous for free museums to explore including the Hat works (which was unfortunately closest due to a leak, still enjoyed the cafe) Easter is on its way so not a bad way to spend your day 😊

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and young children who benefit directly from the children's play room, and older children who engage with the historical displays. Free admission makes repeat visits easy on a rainy day. Staff are reliably friendly and helpful throughout.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Free entry — no booking required
⏰The children's room with role play toys and train track is upstairs
đŸŽŸī¸Connects to Staircase House via a shared shop — worth combining the visit
🚗Hat Works museum is nearby if planning a multi-stop outing

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

175 Google reviews

Free admission40%
Children's room with play equipment30%
Multiple floors of exhibits20%
Friendly staff10%
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Rayny River

a month ago

★★★★★

“4 floors of the history of stockport - free to enter and explore, there is also the Staircase House and the exploration of the Strawberry 🍓 studio. Stockport is fabulous for free museums to explore including the Hat works (which was unfortunately closest due to a leak, still enjoyed the cafe) Easter is on its way so not a bad way to spend your day 😊”

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Alisha Haughey

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Great place to bring my toddler, he loves it. He's not old enough to appreciate all the information yet but he enjoys going upstairs to the children's room. They have a great selection of role play toys and train track. It's definitely an excellent place to go on a rainy day, plus it's free. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming.”

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Andrew Jones

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Lots to see covering wide range of periods. Different floors to explore Good selection of items in shop shared with staircase house.”

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Sarah 1 Butterworth

5 months ago

★★★★★

“This is a lovely museum and also includes a wonderful house,it's a great place to visit”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Stockport Museum covers four floors of local history, from industrial heritage to everyday life. The dedicated children's room upstairs features role play toys and a train track set, making it a practical stop for parents with toddlers. Pram access throughout. Entry is free and the museum shares a gift shop with adjacent Staircase House. Hat Works museum is a short walk away.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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