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Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire, England, WA8 0DF
Telephone: 0151 420 1121   Fax: 0151 495 2030  

 

Summer Opening Times

Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) 10.00am to 5.00pm and Bank Holiday Mondays except at Christmas and New Year.  Last admission is at 4.00pm  

Weekends 11.00am to 5.00pm.  Last admission is at 4.00pm  

Closed Mondays except during half-terms, Easter and in August, when special events are planned and we are open 10.00am to 5.00pm


 
Admission  
Adults £4.95
Children (5-16, must be accompanied by a responsible adult) £3.95
Children 4 years and under free
Concessions:- Senior Citizens, Registered Disabled, ES40

£3.95

Family Ticket:- 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children £15.95
  2 adults + 3 children £17.95

Season tickets, which represent a significant saving if you make more than one visit each year, are also available and there are reduced rates for pre-booked groups of 10 or more

 

How to Find Us

By location (where are you coming from?)

See our map

Facilities

In addition to our 3 main galleries we have:-  
The Elements
cafe which serves a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks, drinks and ice creams.

A Museum shop where you will find a wide range of interesting scientific toys, souvenirs and gifts.

Award winning toilets and baby change.
Free car and coach parking.

 
Access for all
  Catalyst has been designed with all visitors in mind. There is a ramped approach to the building and with level access to reception, cafe, shop, toilets and baby-change. A lift gives easy access to all galleries. Induction loops are fitted to the video displays on the first floor. We have two wheelchairs available for public use. Guide dogs are welcome.
  
Admission
  Discounted rates are available for disabled visitors and a necessary companion will be admitted free of charge.
  
Parking
  There are 3 designated parking spaces in the main car park. However there is also close street parking available to the side of the Museum entrance, which may be easier for people with mobility difficulties.

 

 

 
 

 

 
     
 

Opening Times Winter (November - 10 February 2008)

Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) 10.00am to 4.00pm and Bank Holiday Mondays except at Christmas and New Year.  Last admission is at 3.00pm  

Weekends 11.00am to 4.00pm.  Last admission is at 3.00pm

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day