Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria
Ruskin Museum
Coniston, Cumbria.
"The most thought-provoking in the Lakes"
(Source: The Rough Guide to The Lake District)
There has been a Ruskin Museum in Coniston since 1901, when W.G.
Collingwood, a local artist and antiquarian who had been Ruskin's secretary,
set it up both as a memorial to Ruskin and a celebration of the area's
heritage. Therefore, although the museum has a Ruskin collection, there are
also exhibits relating to the coppermines, slate, geology, lace, farming and
Donald Campbell.
The museum was extended in 1999 with the help of a Heritage Lottery
grant; additional building with modern design-work, computer displays, and
hands-on exhibits have transformed the look of the two galleries.
Inspiring as well as educational, the museum has additional folders of
information to complement the collection. THERE REALLY IS
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE !!
We also do our own guided walks on a wide variety
of themes from the Coniston Coppermines to Donald Campbell. These are either on
preset dates or can be booked by groups/organizations on a date that suits you.
Please click the MUSEUM GUIDED WALKS link for detailed information.