Barrow’s Dock Museum will close early for Christmas for essential maintenance on its specialised heating system.
To ensure the long-term care of the museum’s collection, artefacts are being temporarily located into secure storage ahead of the work.
The museum has now closed for Christmas but will reopen on Thursday January 2, with continued access to the café, play area, toilets, and mall while the main gallery remains closed for work.
They are expected to be completed by early February, after which the collection will be returned and the gallery reopened.
Councillor Virginia Taylor, Westmorland and Furness Council cabinet member for sustainable communities and localities, said: “We know how loved the Dock Museum is by visitors, both locally and further afield.
“By closing early for Christmas during what is often a quieter period, we can relocate our collection with minimal disruption to the public.
“When it reopens on January 2, the museum will still have plenty on offer, from its Bridge Café and adventure playground to the Herbert Leigh lifeboat display.
“We thank everyone for their understanding and continued support as we carry out these essential works and look forward to welcoming visitors back soon.”
