Museums · North West England
The Ruskin Museum
In or near Coniston.
The Ruskin Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
John Carver — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Ruskin Museum is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Ruskin Museum is located in Coniston and has been telling the story of the area since 1901. It features exhibits on local history, including notable figures like John Ruskin and Donald Campbell, as well as displays on the region's mining and climbing heritage.
Place summary
The Ruskin Museum is located in North-West England, postcode LA21. It is dedicated to the life and works of John Ruskin, a prominent Victorian art critic and social thinker. The museum houses a collection that reflects his influence on art and the environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3703, -3.0761
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Coniston
- Postcode
- LA21 8DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 1539 441164
- Opening
- Open Every Day from 10.00 until 4.30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.ruskinmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/1356665127 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ruskin Museum?
- The Ruskin Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA21 8DU), in the parish of Coniston.
- What is The Ruskin Museum?
- The Ruskin Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Ruskin Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode LA21 8DU.
- How do I get to The Ruskin Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA21 8DU. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.