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Kendal Museum of Natural History & Archaeology

Image: Dark bronze figure with angular features.

Kendal Museum of Natural History & Archaeology
Station Road
Kendal
LA9 6BT
Cumbria
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Maritime
Music
Natural Sciences
Personalities
Science and Technology
Social History
Weapons and War

Facilities

Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01539 721374
General information (Fax) : 01539 737976
E-mail : info@kendalmuseum.org.uk
Website : www.kendalmuseum.org.uk

Open
Open Thurs-Sat
12.00-17.00
(Please allow at least one and a half hours for your visit.
Closed between Xmas and New Year)

Closed
Closed Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed.

Admission charges
Adults £2.80
Seniors £2.20
Children/Students free
Pre-booked groups (10 or more)£2.10
Pre-booked school parties free

Discounts
Museums Association

Description
Kendal is situated on the edge of the English Lake District and is home to one of the country's oldest museums. Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum's fascinating collections include local Archaeology, History, Geology and a Natural History collection from around the globe. Kendal Museum also has a changing programme of temporary exhibitions, events, courses and lectures. Children and families are warmly welcomed with hands-on exhibits, worksheets, activities during school holidays and a branch of The Young Archaeologists' Club. Education is seen as a primary function of Kendal Museum. Our aim is to enable visitors of all ages, and especially those from schools, to gain a deeper understanding and enjoyment from the material in our collections.

Articles
National Science And Engineering Week 2008 In UK Museums
The Lancaster Canal Comes Back To Life At Kendal Museum
News In Brief - Week Ending September 24 2006
Pop Into Your Local - During Museums and Galleries Month 2003!

Events
The Kendal Story at Kendal Museum  Exhibition (temporary)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area General Education
Academic publications and resources available
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
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
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