Discover Stockport: our museums and attractions

Discover Stockport's museums and galleries and explore their hidden treasures.

Air Raid Shelters

Experience life as it was during a 'black out' in wartime Britain.

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Bramall Hall

Bramall Hall is a magnificent black and white timber-framed Tudor manor house set in 70 acres of parkland.

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Hat Works Museum

Hat Works is the UK's only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear.

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Book museum and attraction tickets

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Staircase House

Staircase House is a beautifully restored 15th century townhouse situated in Stockport’s historic Market Place.

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Stockport Museum

Go on a fascinating journey through Stockport's history dating back over 10,000 years through to today.

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Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery

A vibrant, contemporary art space which hosts regular exhibitions in all four of its galleries.

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Stockroom

Your new exciting cultural centre, designed for getting together, getting involved or just popping by for a brew is set to throw open its doors on 24 May 2025.

What's on at our museums and attractions

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  Create at Staircase: Rag Rug Brooches

  Saturday 17 May at 10:30am

  Join us at Staircase House for some fun and relaxing craft sessions with artist Caroline Coates.

  Staircase House, 30 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES

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  Create at Staircase: Botanical Drawing

  Saturday 17 May at 1:30pm

  Join us at Staircase House for some fun and relaxing craft sessions with artist Caroline Coates.

  Staircase House, 30 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES

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  Goofus Theatre present: A Box of Tricks

  Wednesday 28 May at 10:30am

  Join the fantastical Goofus Theatre in the amazing Stockport Air Raid shelters for magical encounters and tales for all, told with puppetry, play and mayhem.

  Stockport Air Raid Shelters, 65 Chestergate, Stockport, SK1 1NE

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Latest news about our museums and attractions

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Work well underway on Bramall Hall roof restoration

Work has started on a major restoration project at Bramall Hall to repair the Hall’s iconic roof and protect its priceless interior from future damage.

13 May 2025

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School trips to our museums

We provide a unique opportunity for school pupils to experience and be inspired by the history in our museums.

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Exhibitions at the Art Gallery

Our upcoming, current and previous exhibions.

Support our museums and attractions

By making a bequest to Stockport Museums, you can make a lasting contribution. Legacies can be as small or large, as specific or general as you wish. Your support make sure that we'll be able to preserve and safeguard our collections for future generations to enjoy.

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