Catalyst Museum

Widnes

Science centre and museum devoted to the chemical industry in the United Kingdom

Opening Monday: Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 - 14:00; Thursday to Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00. Last admission is one hour before closing (new operating hours from 1 January 2026).

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Age fit All ages; school workshops and activities suitable for pupils from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 3.

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Catalyst is a science discovery centre and accredited museum in Widnes, Cheshire, dedicated to chemistry and the British chemical industry, home to an archive of over 100,000 historical artefacts and records. It offers interactive exhibits, science shows and hands-on workshops across galleries including the Interactive Gallery, Birth of an Industry, and a glass-walled rooftop Observatory Gallery. The attraction is housed in a Grade II listed building on Mersey Road.

When to go

Opening calendar

Monday: Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 - 14:00; Thursday to Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00. Last admission is one hour before closing (new operating hours from 1 January 2026).

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What it costs

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Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Catalyst CaféShopFree car parkChanging Places facilityLift to all floorsTV studioTheatreCatalyst Laboratory

Accessibility: Designed with all visitors in mind: ramped access to the building, level access to all areas, a lift to all floors, an accessible café and shop, and a Changing Places facility. SEND accommodation details are on the Access page.
Parking: Large free car park on site.
Dogs: Yes — dog friendly.

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