Kendal Museum

Station Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6BT

Tel: +44 (0)1539 815 597
Fax: +44 (0)1539 737 976
Email: info@kendalmuseum.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Founded in 1796 Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country and houses unique natural history and archaeology collections, as well as running exhibitions, workshops and events.

The museum has a wonderful and unusual collection of objects and artefacts, and examples of flora and fauna, both local and global, as well as a dedicated display to Alfred Wainwright, who was the museum's honorary curator. A visit to Kendal Museum will take you on an enjoyable journey from prehistoric times into the 21st Century.

The Lake District Natural History Gallery

Opened by David Bellamy in 1981 this gallery provides glimpses of many Lakeland habitats displayed as a miniature nature trail. The trail begins 520 million years ago looking at the geology of the area, and in particular the intense volcanic activity that produced the mountains we see today. The trail then takes us to various habitats from Kendal to the high fells.

The World Wildlife Gallery

The gallery houses a unique selection of rare, and in several cases extinct, animals. The colourful displays show the diversity of animals from different continents, making this an invaluable educational resource. The displays also give us an insight into the ideas behind Victorian collecting, and highlight the importance of conservation today.

The Wainwright Gallery

The gallery charts the emergence of Cumbrian Man from the prehistoric period. It houses examples of local Roman artefacts and charts the history of Kendal. The Victorian flavour of the Museum has been captured, with many curios on display, including Greek pottery and a varied collection of Egyptian relics. The 20th century is marked by the recreation of Honorary Curator and great fell walker, Alfred Wainwright's office.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
The Museum is open all year round on Thursday and Friday between 12.00 noon - 5.00pm.

Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm.

Closed for a week at Christmas.

The last entrance to the Museum is at 4.30pm. Please allow about one and a half hours for your visit.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free Admission.

Directions
Kendal is just a ten minute drive from junction 36 of the M6. There are regular trains on the West Coast main line.
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Kendal Museum Postcode for SatNav: LA9 6BT

Nearby Attractions
Abbot Hall Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
The Gallery is housed in one of Kendal's most important buildings, a Grade I listed villa, on the banks of the River Kent. The galleries offer two floors of light-filled spaces in which to see art.
Levens Hall (5 Miles)*
The Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th century pele tower with unique Topiary Gardens and a working steam collection.
Windermere Steamboats and Museum (7 Miles)*
The museum is closed whilst we begin the boat restoration and develop new visitor facilities.
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Nearby Hotels
County Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Set within a former coaching inn, the County Hotel is in the centre of Kendal and just 100 metres from the train station. Rooms have en suite bathrooms and TVs. The comfortable rooms all feature a work desk, seating area and a telephone.
Riverside Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Get away from it all with a peaceful, relaxing and luxurious break at the Riverside Hotel.
Best Western Castle Green Hotel in Kendal (< 1 Mile)*
The Best Western Castle Green Hotel in Kendal is set in 14 acres of woodland and gardens yet only 10 minutes' drive from the M6 and 8 miles from Windermere.
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Nearby Self Catering
Greenbank (1 Mile)*
This traditional semi detached 19th century cottage is situated in a quiet, rural position with views of the Lake District fells and Langdale Pikes in the distance.
Twitcher's Cottage (3 Miles)*
Mirefoot Barn has recently been developed into: Four Self Catering Cottages in The Lake District, with careful thought for your holiday comfort and the provision of a beautiful garden, which is an ongoing project.
Brunt Knott Farm Holiday Cottages (5 Miles)*
4 individual cottages sympathetically converted from traditional Lakeland stone and slate farm buildings clustered around Brunt Knott Farmhouse which dates from C17th. Ideally situated midway between Kendal and Windermere.
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