Visit

The museum is in the heart of the town, a few minutes' walk from St. Helens Central railway station. The bus station nearby is being rebuilt and the temporary bus station on Chalon Way is about 15 minutes walk.

There is a small public car park opposite the entrance to the museum and parking is available on nearby streets. Brown tourist signs for the museum lead to Birchley Street car park near the Town Hall, which is about 10 minutes walk to the museum.

Admission prices are -
£6.00 for adults
Accompanied children FREE (under 16)
Disabled £6, one accompanying carer FREE

Opening Times
Sundays 10am to 4pm
Closed after 14 December 2025 until 1 February 2026

On event days you can also visit the model railways of Rainhill Model Railway Club which are housed within the museum.

Rainhill MRC Web Site

We are a dog friendly museum and welcome responsible dog owners.

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