Keswick Museum
Come rain or shine, no visit to Keswick is complete without a trip to the Town’s award-winning museum, situated next to the beautiful Fitz Park and near the popular Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail.
Through exhibitions, family activities and special events, find out about life in the Keswick area, its characters and the many stories that have put the town firmly on the map.
Just a five-minute walk from the centre of town.
“A fantastic little museum- don’t miss it.”
Open daily 10am to 4pm. (Closed 24 – 27 Dec 2025 and 3 - 18 Jan 2026 inclusive)
Entry price: All tickets include free return visits for 12 months. Free admission to shop, café and Community Gallery.
Adult (16 years +) £7.50
Student with card £4.25
Child (5–15 years) £4.25
Child (under 5 years) Free
2 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £19
1 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £11.50
Children 15 years and under must be accompanied by responsible adult.
“Don’t wait for a rainy day to experience it.”
Contact us: [email protected]
017687 73263
www.facebook.com/keswickmuseum
Twitter: @keswickmuseum
Location
Find us:
On Station Road, Keswick CA12 4NF
Regular buses to Keswick from Grasmere, Windermere, Workington and Penrith. Make the most of the £2 capped single fare until December 2024.
www.keswickmuseum.org.uk
Accessibility:
All areas are accessible. Access/Assistance dogs welcome.
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery Management Ltd is a charity no 1156330
Tale Telt: Real voices sharing fantastic Cumbrian tales
Inspired by the rich storytelling tradition in Cumbria, we wanted to capture people telling tales in and from their own corner of the county.
For the last year our Story Researcher, Hannah Fox, has been out and about across Cumbria, listening to people’s wild and wonderful local tales, and in our Tale Telt exhibition, people will share their stories with you in their own voices. Visit a bustling country show, a welcoming pub, and a chatty bus stop, listening in on a range of stories - from tall tales and local legends to modern fables and curious yarns - which capture the ever-evolving tradition of storytelling in our area.
Music Stones: The Rediscovery of Ringing Rock
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT
Mike Adcock’s new book, Music Stones, is a fascinating account of the surprising and little-known ways in which stone has been used to create music.
Stone instruments, known as lithophones, are believed to date back to prehistoric times. Music Stones explores their more recent musical uses—from 18th-century sets in England to Vietnam’s ancient slabs, sound sculptures, and experimental compositions—revealing the enduring resonance of stone in music and art.
Join us for a talk by the author and the opportunity to have your copy signed, plus light refreshments in the galleries and musical performances on Keswick Museum’s very own Musical Stones of Skiddaw!
More information about Mike’s book can be found at www.archaeopress.com/archaeopress/contributor/mike-adcock.
Copies will be available in the Museum shop at an exclusive reduced price.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Keswick Museum. Please fill in as much detail as you can.
Come rain or shine, no visit to Keswick is complete without a trip to the Town’s award-winning museum, situated next to the beautiful Fitz Park and near the popular Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail.
Through exhibitions, family activities and special events, find out about life in the Keswick area, its characters and the many stories that have put the town firmly on the map.
Just a five-minute walk from the centre of town.
“A fantastic little museum- don’t miss it.”
Open daily 10am to 4pm. (Closed 24 – 27 Dec 2025 and 3 - 18 Jan 2026 inclusive)
Entry price: All tickets include free return visits for 12 months. Free admission to shop, café and Community Gallery.
Adult (16 years +) £7.50
Student with card £4.25
Child (5–15 years) £4.25
Child (under 5 years) Free
2 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £19
1 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £11.50
Children 15 years and under must be accompanied by responsible adult.
“Don’t wait for a rainy day to experience it.”
Contact us: [email protected]
017687 73263
www.facebook.com/keswickmuseum
Twitter: @keswickmuseum
Location
Find us:
On Station Road, Keswick CA12 4NF
Regular buses to Keswick from Grasmere, Windermere, Workington and Penrith. Make the most of the £2 capped single fare until December 2024.
www.keswickmuseum.org.uk
Accessibility:
All areas are accessible. Access/Assistance dogs welcome.
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery Management Ltd is a charity no 1156330
Tale Telt: Real voices sharing fantastic Cumbrian tales
Inspired by the rich storytelling tradition in Cumbria, we wanted to capture people telling tales in and from their own corner of the county.
For the last year our Story Researcher, Hannah Fox, has been out and about across Cumbria, listening to people’s wild and wonderful local tales, and in our Tale Telt exhibition, people will share their stories with you in their own voices. Visit a bustling country show, a welcoming pub, and a chatty bus stop, listening in on a range of stories - from tall tales and local legends to modern fables and curious yarns - which capture the ever-evolving tradition of storytelling in our area.
Music Stones: The Rediscovery of Ringing Rock
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT
Mike Adcock’s new book, Music Stones, is a fascinating account of the surprising and little-known ways in which stone has been used to create music.
Stone instruments, known as lithophones, are believed to date back to prehistoric times. Music Stones explores their more recent musical uses—from 18th-century sets in England to Vietnam’s ancient slabs, sound sculptures, and experimental compositions—revealing the enduring resonance of stone in music and art.
Join us for a talk by the author and the opportunity to have your copy signed, plus light refreshments in the galleries and musical performances on Keswick Museum’s very own Musical Stones of Skiddaw!
More information about Mike’s book can be found at www.archaeopress.com/archaeopress/contributor/mike-adcock.
Copies will be available in the Museum shop at an exclusive reduced price.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Keswick Museum. Please fill in as much detail as you can.