THE NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM at Ellesmere Port is offering visitors tickets at its 1976 prices.
This is for one weekend only, Janet Friend reports.
And is to celebrate its 50th anniversary weekend on Saturday, 13th June and Sunday 14th by offering visitors entry to the historic boat museum at 1976 prices.
Special party
For this coming weekend only, an adult day ticket will cost £1.95 and a child/concession ticket will be £1.50.
The Canal & River Trust invites visitors to join in a special public party to mark the golden birthday at the popular visitor attraction, home to the nation’s largest collection of heritage canal craft.
In addition, a VIP event will take place on Thursday, 11th June that will include a special ribbon cutting to launch a new history exhibition—marking the celebration, 50 years ago when the new 'Boat Museum' was officially opened to the public by canal campaigner and author, Sonia Rolt, in June 1976.
Special boat museum
The trust’s national destinations and attractions manager, Jannette Warrener, explained:
"It’s wonderful to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this special boat museum, which has played such a key role in preserving some of the nation’s most important inland waterway craft."
There will be a brand, new exhibition to celebrate all the individuals and organisations who have championed the museum over the last five decades.