Museums · North West England
Kendal Museum
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Kendal Museum is a local museum in Kendal, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District in northwest England. It was founded in 1796 and includes collections of local archaeology, history, and geology, a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Kendal Museum is located at postcode LA9 6BT, with the nearest railway station being Kendal, just 0.1 km away. Entry details are not specified, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Kendal Museum is a local museum in Kendal, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District in northwest England. It was founded in 1796 and includes collections of local archaeology, history, and geology, and a natural history collection from around the globe. The museum also features a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays, events, walks, and talks. The museum has a large natural history taxidermy collection, including work from Henry Murray. It features a stuffed polar bear and a model of a dodo. The museum is open three days a week from Thursday to Saturday, with a charge of £5 (adults) and £2 (5-18's) for admission, with Under 5's going free. The opening hours are 9.30am to 4.45pm with last entry at 4pm. In April 2011, Kendal Museum achieved the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme assessment, awarded by Visit England. Kendal Museum is managed by Kendal College on behalf of South Lakeland District Council. and is part of the Arts and Media campus at the North End of Kendal.
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Official information
Kendal Museum offers visitors a chance to learn about the natural world through various galleries. Highlights include the World Wildlife Gallery and the Kendal & Westmorland Gallery, showcasing local art and regional history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kendal Museum is a local museum in Kendal, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District in northwest England. It was founded in 1796 and includes collections of local archaeology, history, and geology, and a natural history collection from around the globe. The museum also features a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays, events, walks, and talks. The museum has a large natural history taxidermy collection, including work from Henry Murray. It features a stuffed polar bear and a model of a dodo. The museum is open three days a week from Thursday to Saturday, with a charge of £5 (adults) and £2 (5-18's) for admission, with Under 5's going free. The opening hours are 9.30am to 4.45pm with last entry at 4pm. In April 2011, Kendal Museum achieved the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme assessment, awarded by Visit England. Kendal Museum is managed by Kendal College on behalf of South Lakeland District Council. and is part of the Arts and Media campus at the North End of Kendal.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3315, -2.7420
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 6BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 1539 815597
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Th-Sa 09:30-16:30
- Official site
- kendalmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kendal Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kendal Museum?
- Kendal Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 6BT), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is Kendal Museum?
- Kendal Museum is a local museum in Kendal, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District in northwest England. It was founded in 1796 and includes collections of local archaeology, history, and geology, a
- How do I get to Kendal Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA9 6BT.
- Is Kendal Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Kendal Museum is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kendal Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 6BT.