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Museum of Wigan Life external view
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Welcome to the Museum of Wigan Life

Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NU.
Tel: 01942 828128 Email: heritage@wlct.org

After an exciting £1.9 million Heritage Lottery Fund refurbishment, the Museum of Wigan Life (formerly The History Shop) opened to the public, offering a fantastic opportunity for learning and discovery.

Opening Times
Monday & Tuesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: Closed

 Click here for this year's Holocaust Memorial Day programme

The Museum of Wigan Life has recently won the Urban Design and Building Excellence Award for 'good design, environmental improvement and building quality'. This latest award follows various other awards and accreditations, including:
  • Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme award - Visit England (VAQAS)
  • Customer Service Excellence - Government award (CSE)
  • Museum Accreditation - Museum Association (MA)
  • Archives '3 star' Assessment - The National Archives (TNA)

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