MuseumFreeAges 3–14Indoor
Stockport Museum
30 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES · Stockport
Stockport Museum covers the town's history across five floors, from the Palaeolithic era through to the present day, with interactive exhibits including a medieval market life section that children can engage with. It's free, open six days a week, and conveniently located in Stockport's historic Market Place. A good anchor for a broader Stockport town-centre day out.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–16:00, closed Mon and bank holidays
- Address
- 30 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- 3–14
- Setting
- Indoor
- Parking
- Town centre Pay & Display car parks nearby; Stockport train station 10 min walk
- Facilities
- Accessible toilets · Interactive family activities
- For the kids
- Five floors of Stockport history from the Palaeolithic to the present, with interactive activities including medieval market life that children can participate in. Free entry in the town centre with good transport links.
- Phone
- 0161 474 4444
Last checked Mon, 6 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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