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Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
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Fitz Park
Station Road
Keswick
CA12 4NF
Cumbria
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Weapons and War, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Music, Coins and Medals, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Land Transport
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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017687 73263
E-mail
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keswick.museum@allerdale.gov.uk
Website
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www.allerdale.gov.uk/keswick-museum
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Open
2008 Opening Times
29th February to 31st October
Tuesdays to Saturdays,Bank Holiday Mondays and Sundays during Cumbrian school holidays 1000-1600
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Closed
Sunday and Monday except for those shown above
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Admission charges
Free but donations appreciated
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Description
The museum tells the story of Keswick and the surrounding area. Keswick has a unique history, with lots of 'firsts, including the first pencils, some very famous residents, and lots of beautiful scenery.
The museum was purpose built in 1897 of local green volcanic state and St Bees sandstone and is set in the beautiful Fitz Park. The park has many facilities including tennis, putting, bowls, a children's play area and picnic area.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending June 18 2006
Heritage Open Days 2004!
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
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Collections
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Education facilities available
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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