🕊️ WHAT THE FLOCK?! 🕊️
The seagulls have landed at the Dock Museum!
We’re delighted to host What the Flock – The Seaquell, a community art project by local volunteer organisation Artworks Art 4 All CIC. A whole flock of seagulls, created by talented artists from across Barrow, has descended on the Mall Gallery and completely taken over the space!
📅 Wednesday 22 April – Sunday 3 May
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 Dock Museum, Mall Gallery
All artworks are available to buy via silent auction bidding, with all proceeds supporting Artworks Art 4 All CIC and North West Blood Bikes Lancs & Lakes.
Pop in, have a wander, pick your favourite gull and support two fantastic causes—we promise it’s worth flocking to!
#dockmuseum #whattheflock #art4all #communityart #barrowinfurness supportlocalartists silentauction
Barrow Community Engagement
We had a fantastic time in half term holding ‘Heroes of the Natural World’ at the @dockmuseum celebrating the discoveries of Mary Anning, Rosalind Franklin, Charles Darwin and Rachel Carson.
Mary Anning (1799 - 1847) was a paleontologist whose discoveries played a huge part in our understanding of the Jurassic period. To celebrate her work, we held ammonite polishing, fossil necklaces, a fossil display, and a fossil sandpit.
Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) proposed the theory of evolution. To celebrate his work, we held an animal scavenger hunt!
Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964) played a key role in starting the environmental movement via her book 'Silent Spring'. To celebrate her achievements, we made nesting materials for birds and bird craft.
Rosalind Franklin (1920 - 1958) made key discoveries about the structure of DNA. In honour of Franklin, we made DNA bracelets, DNA origami, and extracted DNA from a banana!
This morning Foxes Class attended the Dock Museum in relation to their History Topic Barrow in the Victorian Times. We found out lots of information about Sir James Ramsden and how Barrow grew rapidly during this period. We were able to use this information in our lesson this afternoon.
Thank you so much to the staff at @dockmuseum for having us. We really enjoyed it and found it interesting.
We are delighted to host a multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local stories of fragility & survival - of nature, of people - in South Cumbria. Through sound, film, images and words, an unseen, unheard world emerges. A world that is just a step away.
The Bellwethers project is the work of 100 people in South Cumbria affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other challenges. They are the ‘bellwethers’, sounding the warning of our wounded natural environment and the millions of people in Britain who are struggling to survive.
As part of this exhibition we are inviting people to come along and join local choirs to sing together on Saturday 6th December at the Dock Museum.
Two free sessions running 1:30-2:15pm & 3:00-3:45pm
Our much-loved Tiddlers sessions return next week! 💛
Expect:
🎨 Creative crafts from Family Hubs
🎭 Playful activities with Theatre Factory
🔎 Mini museum missions
🏛️ Time to explore the galleries
Everything is FREE, friendly and drop-in — perfect for little explorers aged 18 months+.
Come along and join the fun!
🧩 Don’t forget – Stay & Play is back Today ⚓️
Join us in the Research Pod from 1pm – 3pm for a relaxed afternoon of hands-on fun, creativity, and discovery. Perfect for explorers of all ages— and no need to book, just drop in! ✨
🎨 PLUS! A little heads-up for Thursday…
Our Nature Makers sessions are nearly full! 🌿
The last few places will be available to book from tomorrow – in person at the museum or by phone.
Make the most of half term at The Dock Museum — two days of family fun, creativity, and memories waiting to be made 💙
#TheDockMuseum #halftermfun #barrowinfurness #stayandplay #naturemakers #familyfun #freefamilyactivities
Sharing a few pre-opening shots of the beautiful gallery space at @dockmuseum .
I love the light and sense of space here — it really complements the work.
We had a wonderful opening event and enjoyed some great conversations with visitors about the sculptures.
We’ll also be holding two Meet the Artist sessions:
Sunday 9 November, 11am–1pm
Saturday 6 December, from 1pm
Please note: the gallery is open Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–4pm.
#ceramics
#ceramicsculptures
#ceramicart
#ceramique
@cumbria_sculptors
Clay Journeys: Provenance and Legacy brings together the work of sculptors Claire Orange (Silverdale) and Kathryn Stevens (Barrow-in-Furness), whose practices are deeply rooted in the landscapes and seascapes that surround them. The exhibition runs from Saturday 11 October 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026.
I’m so looking forward to seeing these new pieces in the wonderful gallery space @dockmuseum , Barrow in Furness. They’re currently popping up on my bench like giant puffballs oooozing gold and copper!
#ceramicsart
#ceramicsculpture
#northernpottersassociation
@cumbria_sculptors
#leadhills
🎉 FREE Family Fun This Wednesday at The Dock Museum! 🎉
📅 Wednesday 20th August
📍 The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness
Join us for a fantastic day of FREE outdoor performances and creative activities for all ages:
🥁 Plumber Drummer Performances
Get ready for high-energy, pipe-banging fun with this unique street show!
🕚 11:00am | 12:30pm | 2:00pm (outside)
🎨 Artwork 4 All Workshops
Drop in and get creative with hands-on art activities for everyone.
🕚 11:00am – 3:00pm (outside)
🧸 Stay & Play in the Research Pod
Explore, play and learn in our cosy pod space.
🕐 1:00pm – 3:00pm (inside)
🌟 No need to book – just turn up and enjoy the fun!
☀️ All outdoor events subject to weather
Spread the word and bring the whole family along – we can't wait to see you!
#dockmuseum #freefamilyfun #BarrowEvents #plumberdrummer #artwork4all #stayandplay #WhatsOnCumbria
🎉 FREE family fun incoming!
Next Sunday 17th August, head to The Dock Museum (10am-4pm) for a non-stop day of entertainment you won’t want to miss!
Enjoy jaw-dropping stilt walkers, the explosive energy of Boom Dang, The Grand Cavalcade, hilarious antics from The Bread And Butter Theatre Company and loads more surprises throughout the day!
🎪 Plus: crazy golf, local charity stalls, vintage bus rides, face painting and our giant sand sculpture competition!
📍 Free Park & Ride available from Furness College (Channelside) with regular vintage buses running to the museum.
Part of the Brilliant Barrow Weekend, proudly sponsored by BAE Systems.
