Visiting Salford Museum and Art Gallery

At Salford Museum & Art Gallery you enjoy our exhibition galleries, including the Victorian Gallery and the Langworthy Gallery, where our social history and art collections come to life alongside a vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions. Our Victorian Street (Lark Hill Place) takes you back in time to Salford in 1897. Please note Lark Hill Place opens a little late during Salford term time at 11.30am.

Admission is FREE; however, we welcome donations. Your support helps us to remain free of charge, display our collections, restore our collections, and produce a changing exhibitions programme, events and learning activities for your enjoyment. Suggested donation £3.

The Victorian gallery will be closed for a private event from 1-3pm on Thursday 22nd October.

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Location

Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, M5 4WU

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Contact

Tel: 0161 778 0800

Email: salford.museum@scll.co.uk

Opening Times

Monday: Closed. Café and Shop only open 9.30am-4pm

Tuesday - Friday: 9:30am - 4:00pm*

Saturday and Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm

Bank Holidays: The whole building is closed

*Please note Lark Hill Place opens a little later in Salford term times at 11.30am, to allow for school visits

Everything you need to know

Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning to explore something new, you’ll find everything you need to help you prepare. Browse the sections below for information on our facilities, parking, how to get here, and accessibility, so you can make the most of your visit to Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

Our Facilities

Museum café

Gift shop

Toilets

Baby changing facilities

Accessible toilet on the ground floor

Pay-and-display car park

Step-free access via a ramp and lift to all public floors

Free wi-fi

Hearing loop at reception

Large-print maps, tactile exhibits and lanterns

Seating located throughout the museum

Free admission to the museum and galleries

Parking

Parking is limited. We have a small car park to the front of the building which includes 3 accessible bays for blue badge holders. There is also a selection of Salford University run car parks in the local area. For more information please visit the Salford University website.

Car parking charges can be paid for by coins and card. If you wish to pay by phone, app or online there will be details in the car park and a small administration fee will apply. Please note we will not be carrying cash in our tills so cannot give change.

Car parking charges apply at Salford Museum & Art Gallery at the following rates:

Up to 3 hours: £2.50
3 – 6 hours: £5.50
Over 6 hours: £9.00

Getting Here

By train

Our nearest railway station is Salford Crescent which is a 2 minute walk away.

You can travel to Salford Crescent railway station on the train from Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road railway stations

Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester (Bee Network) website for more information about travelling by train to Manchester.

By car

Salford Museum and Art Gallery is conveniently located close to the regional motorway network, making it easy to reach by car.

From the M602 (recommended): Leave the M602 at Junction 3 and follow signs for Salford/University of Salford. Join the A5063 (Albion Way) and follow signs towards The Crescent (A6) and Peel Park. The museum is located on The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU.
From the M60: Join the M602 via Junction 12 (from the south and west), then follow the directions above.
From the M61 or M6 (north): Follow the A580 East Lancashire Road towards Manchester, then continue onto the A6 towards Salford, following signs for the University of Salford and Peel Park.

By bus

Our nearest bus stops are Salford University, Salford Crescent station stop A or B.

Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester (Bee Network) website for more information about travelling by bus to Manchester.

By bicycle

We encourage visitors to come to us on bikes or scooters. These need to be left at the bike stand in the car park and can not be ridden in building. Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) website for more information about city centre cycle routes.

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Accessibility

Salford Museum and Art Gallery is committed to improving the experience of visitors with a diverse range of needs.

Inclusive and accessible features can be found on our website and throughout our spaces, but we are aware that more needs to be done and we welcome feedback from visitors with lived experience to help us improve our service.

More about accessibility at Salford Museum

FAQs

See our FAQ’s page for any queries you have prior to visiting us.