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Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Keswick Museum

Name: Keswick Museum
Address: Station Road, Keswick, CA124NF, GB
Telephone: +441768773263
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Keswick Museum

📍 The heart of the Lakes
Keswick's museum of culture, landscape and people since 1898 ⛰️ It remains the only purpose-built museum in the county.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
The Keswick Museum and Art Gallery in Cumbria was founded in 1873 and had a number of temporary homes as it grew, including the Moot Hall in Keswick town centre. A building was purpose built for it, in Fitz Park, partly as a memorial to the Hewetson brothers; distinguished Keswick benefactors, and to commemorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria. The two original

galleries were the Main Gallery and the Model Gallery, the latter built especially for Flintoft's famous model. The building work started in 1897 and the Grand Opening was on Easter Monday, April 11, 1898. The 'Picture Gallery' was added later, through the energies of Canon Rawnsley, a Museum Trustee and one of the founders of the National Trust. It opened in July 1906 with its first exhibition held by The Lake Artists Society.

31/08/2026

Are you at the Keswick Show today?

Come see us, learn about what we do and make some badges with Steve.

We would love to see your creations!

30/08/2026

Well the rain wasn’t quite as bad for this Bank Holiday Sunday as expected. Have you all managed to get out and about?

We have been on our adventures, taking in the beautiful vista of Surprise View.

What are your plans for Bank Holiday Monday? Do you have a favourite trail or hidden gem? Tell us below, we’d love to hear your stories.

But if the rain comes in, you can check out beautiful surprise view on our VR headset on our Outside In exhibition.

📸 Surprise View, taken on a brighter day than today!

28/08/2026

This Bank Holiday Monday our friends downstairs at Cafe West are having a well deserved day off and will be closed all day.

The museum will be OPEN 10am-4pm as usual, including the Community Gallery.

27/08/2026

You only have until 31 August to see our current exhibition in our community gallery.

Discover 200 years of Rock Climbing history, from the earliest scrambles to the modern sport we know today at our latest community gallery exhibition, in partnership with the Mountain Heritage Trust.

Open every day 10am-4pm, catch this exhibition before it is gone!

25/08/2026

We will be getting our draft on for the last time tomorrow!

You will have the chance to make Peg Dolls in our self-guided craft drop in in our galleries, with all materials provided. Drop in any time between 10am and 12pm, and be prepared to let your imaginations go wild!

The session is free but you do need to have a valid entry ticket for the museum to enter the gallery.

The best bit is that you only pay once and you can visit the museum as many times as you wish within a 12 month period!

To find out more about the crafts head to our website. https://keswickmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/event/summer-family-friendly-crafts-at-keswick-museum/

23/08/2026

Today our Sunday Scene takes in the views from Friar’s Crag!

It may still be summer, but we’ve had one downpour and our thoughts are already turning to all those crisp autumn walks.

If you can't get to Friar’s Crag, don't worry! You can still virtually visit Friar's Crag on the Ariel map in our Outside In exhibition.

Come and experience the magic for yourself!

We are a sucker for Autumn Scenes but what’s your favorite season for exploring the Lake District? Let us know in the comments!

20/08/2026

A good map is a staple of any Lake District adventure 🗺️

Check out Outside In, our interactive landscape exhibition, and make the most of your time in the Lakes this summer.

⏰Open daily 10am-4pm

Click the link in our bio to learn more.

A massive thanks to Ordnance Survey for providing our OS Map kiosk!

18/08/2026

Need to work while visiting Keswick this weekend?

Ditch the noisy coffee shop and grab a desk in our co-working space.

Located just minutes from the town centre, you get peaceful views over Lower Fitz Park, fast Wi-Fi, and Cafe West right next door.

Open Friday to Sunday, 10am–4pm.

Reserve your spot now: https://keswickmuseum.org.uk/visit/room-hire/co-working-space/

Tag your ideal work buddy below!

17/08/2026

We are getting crafty again this Wednesday 19th August. This week you can try your hand at some cross stitch.

All of our activities are self-guided in our galleries, with all materials provided. Drop in any time between 10am and 12pm, and be prepared to let your imaginations go wild!

All sessions are free but you do need to have a valid entry ticket for the museum to enter the gallery.

The best bit is that you only pay once and you can visit the museum as many times as you wish within a 12 month period!

To find out more about the crafts head to our website.

16/08/2026

For today’s Sunday Scene do take a moment to soak in this quintessential Lake District view!

Ashness Bridge is easily one of the most iconic spots in the area, offering that perfect frame looking out toward Derwentwater and Skiddaw. Whether it's surrounded by summer greens or rich autumn gold, it never fails to impress.

Did you know you can ‘visit’ Ashness Bridge in our Outside In exhibition? Just pop on on the VR glasses or check out the projector.

Have you ever taken a stroll up to Ashness Bridge, or is it on your Lake District bucket list?! Let us know in the comments below!

Address

Station Road
Keswick
CA124NF

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441768773263

Website

http://www.keswickmuseum.org.uk/

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