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 2024 and 4 - 19 Jan 2025 inclusive)
Entry price: All tickets include free return visits for 12 months. Free admission to shop, café and Community Gallery.
Adult (16 years +) £7.00
Student with card £4
Child (5–15 years) £4
Child (under 5 years) Free
2 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £17
1 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £10
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
Re-imagining Goldilocks: From Southey to Puss in Boots
A new exhibition at Keswick Museum celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
Southey was a prolific and influential poet, essayist, historian, travel-writer and biographer who lived with his family at Greta Hall in Keswick from 1803 onwards. This new exhibition reveals the many different versions of the classic ‘Three Bears’ fairytale for which Southey became famous. From Goldilocks to Puss in Boots and everything in between, the exhibition explores what stories we tell when we reimagine classic tales.
www.keswickmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/
Summer Family Crafts – Canvas Poly-Print Workshop
Canvas multi tone poly-print workshop. Learn about the exciting art of Poly printing.
Discover how to design, carve, and print your own ideas onto canvas with this step-by-step guide to simple printmaking.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Book via museum website www.keswickmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/families/
Summer Family Crafts – Canvas Poly-Print Workshop
Canvas multi tone poly-print workshop. Learn about the exciting art of Poly printing.
Discover how to design, carve, and print your own ideas onto canvas with this step-by-step guide to simple printmaking.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Book via museum website www.keswickmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/families/
Summer Family Crafts - Clay Cats and other animals
Clay cats and other animals – Robert Southey 250th celebration/international cat day.
Join us for this fun workshop inspired by our cute feline friends! Learn pinch pot sculpting techniques to make your cat a one-of-a-kind treasure!
Session at 11am-12pm
Boggarts, Bears and Black Cats - animal storytelling tales of Cumbria
Join storyteller Jessie McMeekin to explore the museum through fairy tales and folk stories of creatures real and mythical. We'll guide you safely through fairyland in 30 minutes while showing you some of the strange (and maybe magical) objects in the museum. Suitable for ages 4yrs and upwards.
30 minute sessions at 11am, 1pm and 2 pm
Summer Family Crafts – Clay Cats and other Animals
Clay cats and other animals – Robert Southey 250th celebration/international cat day.
Join us for this fun workshop inspired by our cute feline friends! Learn pinch pot sculpting techniques to make your cat a one-of-a-kind treasure!
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Southey 250 – Robert Southey Guided Walk
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
The Keswick we know today still contains many places that Southey was familiar with, as well as sites which have shaped Keswick’s cultural legacy. Join Dr Charlotte May, on a gentle walk through the town including many significant Southey sites including access to the grounds of Greta Hall.
Time: 10am
Location: Starts at Keswick Museum, finishes at Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmuseum.org.uk
Southey 250 – Creating Flow writing workshop
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
This is a creative writing workshop for writers of all levels. Keswick and the Lakes have been attracting writers and providing inspiration for generations. This workshop will help you with gathering ideas and getting everyday inspiration to get your creative writing flowing. Suitable for writers aged 15+
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Location: Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmuseum.org.uk
Southey 250 – The Life & Works of Robert Southey panel discussion
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
Dr Charlotte May with guests from the University of Cumbria, and the University of Lancaster specialising in the Romantic poets, will be joined by local author of The Mountain Republic, Phillipa Harrison, to discuss the works, inspirations and lasting cultural impact of Robert Southey.
Time: 1.30 – 2.30pm
Location: Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmusuem.org.uk.
Southey 250 – ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Creative Crafts
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
Come and join our creative crafts session embracing the joys and aches of poetry. Learn what life was like for poets like William Wordsworth, Robert Southey and their friends, and how they keep inspiring us today!
For children age 5+ and their parents or carers
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Location: Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmuseum.org.uk.
Summer Family Crafts – Creative Book Covers
Creative book covers. Poly-printing. Robert Southey 250th Celebration
Learn how to design and create a unique book cover for your favourite book in this fun printmaking workshop
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – Creative Book Covers
Creative book covers. Poly-printing. Robert Southey 250th Celebration
Learn how to design and create a unique book cover for your favourite book in this fun printmaking workshop
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – Clay Gnomes, Gargoyles and Fantastic Creatures
Creative clay workshop. Gnomes, gargoyles, and fantastic fantasy creatures!
Unleash your imagination and explore the enchanting world of mythical creatures in this fun and creative clay workshops. Go bold or go gnome!
Session at 11am-12pm
Summer Family Crafts – Clay Gnomes, Gargoyles and Fantastic Creatures
Creative clay workshop. Gnomes, gargoyles, and fantastic fantasy creatures!
Unleash your imagination and explore the enchanting world of mythical creatures in this fun and creative clay workshops. Go bold or go gnome!
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – My Story Mono Printing Workshop
My story mono printing workshop
Learn about the incredible art of printmaking with a step-by-step guide to mono-printing. Inspired by the beautiful scenery, patterns and nature surrounding us in the Lake District, you will create your own unique piece of printed artwork!
Suitable for all ages.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – My Story Mono Printing Workshop
My story mono printing workshop
Learn about the incredible art of printmaking with a step-by-step guide to mono-printing. Inspired by the beautiful scenery, patterns and nature surrounding us in the Lake District, you will create your own unique piece of printed artwork!
Suitable for all ages.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
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 2024 and 4 - 19 Jan 2025 inclusive)
Entry price: All tickets include free return visits for 12 months. Free admission to shop, café and Community Gallery.
Adult (16 years +) £7.00
Student with card £4
Child (5–15 years) £4
Child (under 5 years) Free
2 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £17
1 Adult Family (up to 4 children) £10
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
Re-imagining Goldilocks: From Southey to Puss in Boots
A new exhibition at Keswick Museum celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
Southey was a prolific and influential poet, essayist, historian, travel-writer and biographer who lived with his family at Greta Hall in Keswick from 1803 onwards. This new exhibition reveals the many different versions of the classic ‘Three Bears’ fairytale for which Southey became famous. From Goldilocks to Puss in Boots and everything in between, the exhibition explores what stories we tell when we reimagine classic tales.
www.keswickmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/
Summer Family Crafts – Canvas Poly-Print Workshop
Canvas multi tone poly-print workshop. Learn about the exciting art of Poly printing.
Discover how to design, carve, and print your own ideas onto canvas with this step-by-step guide to simple printmaking.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Book via museum website www.keswickmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/families/
Summer Family Crafts – Canvas Poly-Print Workshop
Canvas multi tone poly-print workshop. Learn about the exciting art of Poly printing.
Discover how to design, carve, and print your own ideas onto canvas with this step-by-step guide to simple printmaking.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Book via museum website www.keswickmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/families/
Summer Family Crafts - Clay Cats and other animals
Clay cats and other animals – Robert Southey 250th celebration/international cat day.
Join us for this fun workshop inspired by our cute feline friends! Learn pinch pot sculpting techniques to make your cat a one-of-a-kind treasure!
Session at 11am-12pm
Boggarts, Bears and Black Cats - animal storytelling tales of Cumbria
Join storyteller Jessie McMeekin to explore the museum through fairy tales and folk stories of creatures real and mythical. We'll guide you safely through fairyland in 30 minutes while showing you some of the strange (and maybe magical) objects in the museum. Suitable for ages 4yrs and upwards.
30 minute sessions at 11am, 1pm and 2 pm
Summer Family Crafts – Clay Cats and other Animals
Clay cats and other animals – Robert Southey 250th celebration/international cat day.
Join us for this fun workshop inspired by our cute feline friends! Learn pinch pot sculpting techniques to make your cat a one-of-a-kind treasure!
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Southey 250 – Robert Southey Guided Walk
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
The Keswick we know today still contains many places that Southey was familiar with, as well as sites which have shaped Keswick’s cultural legacy. Join Dr Charlotte May, on a gentle walk through the town including many significant Southey sites including access to the grounds of Greta Hall.
Time: 10am
Location: Starts at Keswick Museum, finishes at Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmuseum.org.uk
Southey 250 – Creating Flow writing workshop
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
This is a creative writing workshop for writers of all levels. Keswick and the Lakes have been attracting writers and providing inspiration for generations. This workshop will help you with gathering ideas and getting everyday inspiration to get your creative writing flowing. Suitable for writers aged 15+
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Location: Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmuseum.org.uk
Southey 250 – The Life & Works of Robert Southey panel discussion
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
Dr Charlotte May with guests from the University of Cumbria, and the University of Lancaster specialising in the Romantic poets, will be joined by local author of The Mountain Republic, Phillipa Harrison, to discuss the works, inspirations and lasting cultural impact of Robert Southey.
Time: 1.30 – 2.30pm
Location: Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmusuem.org.uk.
Southey 250 – ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Creative Crafts
As part of our Storytellers project, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Keswick’s most famous characters – Poet Laureate and writer of the Three Bears tale Robert Southey.
Come and join our creative crafts session embracing the joys and aches of poetry. Learn what life was like for poets like William Wordsworth, Robert Southey and their friends, and how they keep inspiring us today!
For children age 5+ and their parents or carers
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Location: Crosthwaite Parish Church
Free event, but booking highly recommended via www.keswickmuseum.org.uk.
Summer Family Crafts – Creative Book Covers
Creative book covers. Poly-printing. Robert Southey 250th Celebration
Learn how to design and create a unique book cover for your favourite book in this fun printmaking workshop
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – Creative Book Covers
Creative book covers. Poly-printing. Robert Southey 250th Celebration
Learn how to design and create a unique book cover for your favourite book in this fun printmaking workshop
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – Clay Gnomes, Gargoyles and Fantastic Creatures
Creative clay workshop. Gnomes, gargoyles, and fantastic fantasy creatures!
Unleash your imagination and explore the enchanting world of mythical creatures in this fun and creative clay workshops. Go bold or go gnome!
Session at 11am-12pm
Summer Family Crafts – Clay Gnomes, Gargoyles and Fantastic Creatures
Creative clay workshop. Gnomes, gargoyles, and fantastic fantasy creatures!
Unleash your imagination and explore the enchanting world of mythical creatures in this fun and creative clay workshops. Go bold or go gnome!
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – My Story Mono Printing Workshop
My story mono printing workshop
Learn about the incredible art of printmaking with a step-by-step guide to mono-printing. Inspired by the beautiful scenery, patterns and nature surrounding us in the Lake District, you will create your own unique piece of printed artwork!
Suitable for all ages.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Summer Family Crafts – My Story Mono Printing Workshop
My story mono printing workshop
Learn about the incredible art of printmaking with a step-by-step guide to mono-printing. Inspired by the beautiful scenery, patterns and nature surrounding us in the Lake District, you will create your own unique piece of printed artwork!
Suitable for all ages.
Sessions at 11am-12pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Keswick Museum. Please fill in as much detail as you can.