Kendal Museum will surprise you – you’ll find a number of internationally recognised collections, including natural history, archaeology, geology and herbarium collections, along with the largest taxidermy collection in Europe! (Have you ever been face to face with a polar bear?)
ONE OF THE UK'S OLDEST MUSEUMS, FULL OF WILDLIFE WONDERS. DISCOVER INTRIGUING TALKS AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES ... OR TRY A SLEEPOVER!
Kendal Museum is really special as it offers a wide range of events for all ages – from the popular ‘Tour, Talks & Teas’ programme to children’s parties and sleepovers in the Wildlife Gallery…don’t forget to bring a torch!
Read Kendal Museums latest publication ‘Treasures’ to find out more.
Walk in the steps of Alfred Wainwright…
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter and was at one time curated by the legendary fellwalker, Alfred Wainwright – who worked with Kendal Museum’s current curator Carol Davies when she joined the museum.
COME FACE TO FACE WITH A POLAR BEAR AT KENDAL MUSEUM
The Museum has a long history in Kendal and has occupied various sites, but has been at the current one – previously a wool warehouse – at the northern end of the town since 1913.
As well as being open to the public as a visitor attraction, the Museum is also a teaching department within Kendal College. It is among a small number of UK organisations to offer an occupational museum and gallery skills qualification.
To find out what’s on or plan your trip, visit the Kendal Museum website or call (01539) 815597.
NEW FOR 2022
Kendal Museum are excited to announce the re-opening of their art gallery. Situated in the lower floor of the Museum building on Station road, the large room is well lit and features the original stone floor and pillars from its time as a wool warehouse.
