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The Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery premises are temporarily closed due to Coronavirus emergency. You may, however access a wide range of interesting facts and information about the Alnwick area though our other, collections website www.bailiffgatecollections.co.uk. 

Please note that our administrative officer has been furloughed from 31st March.  We will try to deal with urgent enquires as soon as possible, but please be patient if we are slower than usual.

Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery is located at the heart of  Alnwick old town, close to the Bailiffgate entrance to Alnwick Castle. There is 4-hour parking on the street outside, and we are also close to town car parks and the bus station. The nearest rail station -Alnmouth- is 4 miles away.

Opening times are 10am - 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday all year, plus Bank Holidays. 

We want you to gain as much as you possibly can from your visit, so feel free to contact us  in advance and ask about any particular field of interest you may have.

Admission prices are currently:

• Adults  £4 
• Concessions** £3  
• Children (5-16)  £1  
• Under 5s Free

To save paying on arrival you can book online if you wish. The online tickets booked below are valid for one admission in the next 12 months. Please print off your receipt and bring it with you, or show your confirmation e-mail on your phone when you arrive. 

** Senior citizens, students, people with a disability, and people who are unemployed.

Why not become a Friend  and you can come into the museum for free for 12 months. You can attend special premiere events for each exhibition and bring another person or your whole family for free***.

 *** See the categories of Friends Membership.

Access and facilities

• Wheelchair / pushchair access to all areas and disabled toilet for museum visitors- see  our new accessibility guide.
• Lift to all floors
• Standard and fully accessible toilets
• Baby changing facilities
• Large print information sheets available from reception
• Guide dogs welcome