Crewe Heritage Centre is open this weekend!
We are open for the 2025 season. Visit us on weekends and Bank Holidays until Sunday 2 November. We will also be opening with free admission on Wednesdays during Cheshire East School Holidays.
We look forward to welcoming you back for 2025.
‘Railway Capital of the World’
Put on your conductor's hat and get ready to embark on a journey through the remarkable history of science and engineering in Crewe. Our collection of exhibits will tell the story of how this once sleepy farming town became the railway capital of the world.
Our hands-on displays and installations are designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy. So why not come down to the Heritage Centre and let your imagination run wild as you discover the innovations that forged the transport revolution.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, science fan, or simply love a good adventure, we think you’ll have a great day out with us!
Become A Volunteer
More than 50 amazing people donate their time to engage with our visitors and care for our collections. All opportunities have flexible commitment requirements and aim to provide a rewarding and enriching experience for all.
Museum Membership
As a charity, we rely on funding from many sources to share the remarkable collection. Your support is vital in helping the Heritage Centre. From only £7 a year, membership helps keep the Heritage Centre alive.
Online Learning
Discover 200 years of history with the Crewe Heritage Centre’s Virtual Museum. From Ada Nield Chew to the Spider Bridge, we’re constantly adding new subjects to the Virtual Museum for you to explore from the comfort of your own home.
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What do our visitors say?
“Brilliant, not a museum where you can’t touch anything! You can go in the cabs etc There’s lots of interactive things for kids and model railways and miniture railways as a bonus!
Well worth a visit!”
“Well worth a visit, an amazing experience, staff very knowledgeable across the whole site, and excellent display stock. Cannot fault the exhibition.
There’s a cafe too and an observation deck overlooking Crewe North junction, trains regularly honk their horns.”
“Loved our first visit here over the Easter Holidays. We spent 3 full hours exploring the trains, watching the trains come into Crewe Station which was a first for our excited 2yr old and the Easter crafts kept our eldest busy and thoroughly entertained. A must visit for any train enthusiast!!”