On Brogden Street in Ulverston, the Laurel & Hardy Museum celebrates Stan Laurel, born in the town, and his comedy partnership with Oliver Hardy. Set in the former Roxy cinema, it brings together film memorabilia, photographs and personal items, with Laurel and Hardy films playing on a cinema screen. You can follow the pair’s careers through displays, then browse the gift shop. The museum suits classic-comedy fans, but its film screenings and information also give newcomers a way into their story.
A museum in Stan Laurel’s hometown
The museum is on Brogden Street in Ulverston, the town where Stan Laurel was born. Its setting is the former Roxy, a 1930s cinema, giving the collection a close connection to the films it celebrates.
The museum grew from Bill Cubin’s personal collection. It began with private showings before expanding in 1983, and moved to its current site in 2009. Today, its focus is the lives and work of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the comedy partnership known to audiences as Laurel and Hardy.
Memorabilia and film screenings
Displays bring together photographs, props, clothing and other objects associated with the pair. The material traces their careers and includes personal items; among the pieces visitors may encounter is the hat connected with the Sons of the Desert. Information panels add background to the objects and the performers’ story.
A small cinema inside the museum screens Laurel and Hardy films throughout the day. It gives you a chance to sit down with their comedy after looking around the exhibits. The collection also includes hundreds of memorabilia items, so fans can spend time browsing beyond the familiar film clips.
Adding the nearby Laurel landmarks
The museum visit can be paired with a walk to Stan Laurel’s birthplace, which is nearby, or to the Laurel and Hardy statue in Ulverston town centre. These stops place the collection within the town’s connection to Laurel.
There is also a gift shop with Laurel and Hardy souvenirs. The museum is dog-friendly, and the building has wheelchair-accessible entry, seating and restroom facilities. Visitors have noted that some labels can be hard to read, so take your time with the displays.
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Where is the Laurel & Hardy Museum?
It is at The Roxy on Brogden Street in Ulverston, Stan Laurel’s birthplace.
How long should I allow for a visit?
Allow about 1 to 2 hours to browse the displays and watch some of the films.
Can you watch Laurel and Hardy films at the museum?
Yes. Their films are screened in the museum’s small cinema throughout the day.
Can I combine the museum with other Laurel landmarks?
Yes. Stan Laurel’s birthplace is nearby, and a Laurel and Hardy statue is in the town centre.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom.
