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
 

Half Term Crafts - Chinese New Year

Keswick Museum

Looking for a light, family-friendly seasonal activity with a crafty twist this February half-term? Inspired by the Year of the Horse, we’ll be creating our own Chinese New Year lanterns and animal masks, and listening to a story about Chinese Zodiac animals.

Join our learning team at 11.30am or 1.30pm on Tuesday 17th February, suitable for all children.

 

Please book via Eventbrite

 

Free parking for two hours outside the museum (Station Road) with a parking disk.

Please note: Accompanying adults do not require tickets if they are not taking part in the crafting. Children must be accompanied at all times and must not be left in the museum.


Half Term Crafts - Chinese New Year

Keswick Museum

Looking for a light, family-friendly seasonal activity with a crafty twist this February half-term? Inspired by the Year of the Horse, we’ll be creating our own Chinese New Year lanterns and animal masks, and listening to a story about Chinese Zodiac animals.

Join our learning team at 11.30am or 1.30pm on Tuesday 17th February, suitable for all children.

 

Please book via Eventbrite

 

Free parking for two hours outside the museum (Station Road) with a parking disk.

Please note: Accompanying adults do not require tickets if they are not taking part in the crafting. Children must be accompanied at all times and must not be left in the museum.


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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
 

Half Term Crafts - Chinese New Year


Keswick Museum
17 February 2026

Looking for a light, family-friendly seasonal activity with a crafty twist this February half-term? Inspired by the Year of the Horse, we’ll be creating our own Chinese New Year lanterns and animal masks, and listening to a story about Chinese Zodiac animals.

Join our learning team at 11.30am or 1.30pm on Tuesday 17th February, suitable for all children.

 

Please book via Eventbrite

 

Free parking for two hours outside the museum (Station Road) with a parking disk.

Please note: Accompanying adults do not require tickets if they are not taking part in the crafting. Children must be accompanied at all times and must not be left in the museum.

Full Details »

Half Term Crafts - Chinese New Year


Keswick Museum
17 February 2026

Looking for a light, family-friendly seasonal activity with a crafty twist this February half-term? Inspired by the Year of the Horse, we’ll be creating our own Chinese New Year lanterns and animal masks, and listening to a story about Chinese Zodiac animals.

Join our learning team at 11.30am or 1.30pm on Tuesday 17th February, suitable for all children.

 

Please book via Eventbrite

 

Free parking for two hours outside the museum (Station Road) with a parking disk.

Please note: Accompanying adults do not require tickets if they are not taking part in the crafting. Children must be accompanied at all times and must not be left in the museum.

Full Details »

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