Barrow’s Dock Museum has officially re-opened to the public following a multi-million pound refurbishment, bringing state-of-the art technology to the venue as it marks its 30th anniversary.


Visitors to this council-run free to enter attraction can now expect to enjoy high-tech mastery as they are guided through the history of Barrow-in-Furness from its humble beginnings to becoming a world leading industrial town, renowned for a globally recognised shipbuilding industry.
Right from the moment visitors arrive, the venue tells the story of Barrow’s fascinating maritime history and the important role shipbuilding has played in the town’s past, taking a journey through time to the present day.
The initial exhibits show off the town in the pre and post war eras, with highly interactive displays helping tell the story of the town.

Listen to the voices of locals tell their own stories of life in Barrow and even get to stand in their shoes thanks to a new hologram feature that puts the visitor directly onto the streets of pre-war Barrow.
The historical section of the museum leads visitors along a gangway into the newly updated ‘shipyard’.

Here there are beautifully crafted replicas of the ships that have been built in Barrow over the years including cruise liners and war ships.
A new immersive experience gives an insight into life aboard a typical Barrow built submarine.

Through the eyes and ears of one of the crewmen, visitors will be able to see, hear, feel and even smell the story of life aboard a typical sub.

All throughout the museum are interactive displays including buttons to press, wheels to turn, jigsaws to complete and sounds to listen to, making the museum a fun day out for adults and children alike.  
There is also a new research area for further learning, plus a large outdoor play area for children and a new amphitheatre which will be used for special outdoor events.
The Dock Museum is free to enter, offers free parking and is accessible for all, www.dockmuseum.org 
The Shipyard Town Project has helped to create new staff posts, build a research pod, install solar panels and now, the culmination of this project, refurbish the Shipyard Gallery.
The project was funded thanks to National Lottery players with a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as additional funding from Westmorland and Furness Council, BAE Systems Maritime, Furness Maritime Trust and the Sir John Fisher Foundation.
The Dock Museum is just one of the venues being highlighted by the Let’s Go Culture project, which has received £175,908 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is being supported by Westmorland and Furness Council.