Description
Enjoy England Silver Award - Large Visitor Attraction 2008, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is an excellent choice for a great day out for all of the family.
There's something for everyone at Tullie House. Children and adults of all ages will find fun, hands-on exhibits and games, from firing a roman weapon to climbing our life sized section of Hadrian's Wall!
We will take you on a journey through the ages, from the present day right back to the early Romans and beyond in our Border Galleries.
Come and see the world famous cursing stone for yourself, and take a trip to the underground Millennium Gallery which is transformed into an exciting exhibition 'Freshwater Life', which dives into the world of the special wildlife and habitats of the rivers and lakes in Cumbria.
Also be amazed by the figure that transforms into a skeleton before your eyes and a wall that whispers stories!
Children will love learning while they play, whilst adults will enjoy exciting experiences such as 'The Border Reivers'. Take a walk down our roman replica street, climb our life size section of Hadrian's Wall, crawl through a mock mine tunnel, sit in stocks and find out what is was like to ride on a roman saddle! Tullie House takes you on an exciting travel through time, from the present day, right back to the early Romans.
There is something going on most weekends and during schools holidays.
Tullie House has an award winning, family friendly restaurant that offers a good selection of teas, coffees, light snacks, lunches and a children's menu, whilst the gift shop stocks a wide variety of exciting souvenirs and gifts.
Collections description
BORDER GALLERIES
The Border Galleries reveal Carlisle’s exciting history. Amongst others you can see objects from pre-historic and Roman times, complete with a replica section of Hadrian’s wall. View the spectacular Reivers audio visual show; listen to Carlisle’s railway story and marvel at the changing Carlisle skyline in the wildlife gallery.
Also visit our new refurbished gallery 'Carlisle Life'. The exhibitions ethos is to create a sense of place and flavour of Carlisle's recent local history. Also visit the website
www.carlislelife.co.uk
MILLENNIUM GALLERY
The Millennium gallery is transformed into an exciting exhibition ' Freshwater Life', which dives into the world of the special wildlife and habitats of the rivers and lakes in Cumbria. The gallery is transformed to follow the River Eden from source to sea, exploring the changing wildlife along the way such as Salmon, Otters and even the rare fish of the Lake District like the Charr and Vendace.
The gallery also houses a stunning collection of local minerals and rare archaeological finds. Complete with interactive exhibits, including an amazing figure that transforms into skeletal remains before your eyes and a wall that whispers stories!
ART GALLERY and SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS GALLERY
The Art Gallery and Special Exhibitions Gallery present regularly changing programmes to appeal to all.
The Art Gallery features contemporary arts and crafts.
The Special Exhibitions Gallery draws its themes from our own extensive collections.
For further information on the changing exhibition programme visit our website www.tulliehouse.co.uk
OLD TULLIE HOUSE
Old Tullie House is a 17th century town house of character, with a fine classical façade, overlooking the Tullie House herb garden. Inside it’s strong architectural features include a jacobean staircase and tiled walls by Craven Dunhill.
The pannelled room showcases key paintings from the Pre-raphaelite period, including works by Rossetti and Burne-Jones. View some of our magnificent porcelain collection and visit our gallery of childhood a popular choice for all ages.
GUILDHALL MUSEUM
Situated in the heart of the City, the Guildhall has been home to Carlisle’s historic Guilds for over 500 years, and is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city. Displays feature Guild items, and special objects. (Open Good Friday to end of October).
Your day would not be complete without a visit to our delightful Garden Restaurant offering teas and speciality coffees, light snacks and lunches, whilst our gift shop is a popular stop with many unique gift ideas and specially commissioned jewellery.
Roman Carlisle began with the building of the first fort, which now underlies much of the area from Tullie House to Carlisle Castle. The presence of the army provided a ready market, stimulating the growth of the town, which eventually became the capital of the tribal area of the Carvetti.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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