Lancaster Maritime Museum, based at the Custom House, St. George’s Quay, Lancaster is closed today and tomorrow (Tuesday 8th September) to allow maintenance work to be carried out at the Custom House, which the museum is part of.

Lancashire County Council museums manager Ian Watson, said: “We’re very sorry for any inconvenience caused due to the museum being closed today and tomorrow.

“This is due to some repair work being needed in the Custom House. For the work to be carried out safely the museum needs to fully close.

“Unfortunately we’ve only recently been informed that this would be necessary.”

The museum is expected to open as normal on Wednesday 9th September.

• Anyone wanting to visit later in the week can check opening times by calling 01524 382264 or by emailing lancastermaritimemuseum@lancashire.gov.uk

• You can find locations and opening times for all Lancashire museums at www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums