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Museum Details
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
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Fitz Park
Station Road
Keswick
CA12 4NF
Cumbria
England
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
Facilities
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
017687 73263
E-mail
:
keswick.museum@allerdale.gov.uk
Website
:
www.allerdale.gov.uk/keswick-museum
Open
2008 Opening Times
29th February to 31st October
Tuesdays to Saturdays,Bank Holiday Mondays and Sundays during Cumbrian school holidays 1000-1600
Closed
Sunday and Monday except for those shown above
Admission charges
Free but donations appreciated
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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News In Brief - Week Ending June 18 2006
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
Collections
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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