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The Armitt Museum
About
Nestled in the picturesque village of Ambleside, explore the history and heritage of the heart of the Lake District at The Armitt...
Full of interesting and unusual objects, The Armitt is a museum, library and gallery that shares the history and heritage of Ambleside and its people. Founded as a subscription library in 1912 by Mary Louisa Armitt, the collection has evolved over the last 110 years, containing a variety of artefacts, books, artworks and more. Highlights include Beatrix Potter’s fungi watercolours, Roman remains from the Ambleside fort, the Charlotte Mason archives, and Kurt Schwitters paintings, to name just a few.
The Armitt changes its exhibitions and displays every year, showcasing its varied collections of objects, artworks, and books, and telling stories about the people, places, and passions of the Lake District.
Only a short 20-minute walk from Waterhead Pier, The Armitt is ideally located at the tip of the University of Cumbria campus and opposite the main Rydal Road car park.
NEW! Escape Box Experiences at The Armitt
There are two brand new experiences available at The Armitt where you'll be solving puzzles and clues, learning about history and having fun all at the same time. You may have heard of escape rooms, well at The Armitt we've devised a different style of activity where instead of trying to get OUT, you're trying to get IN. This is a great activity for everyone so get booking today!
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Book Tickets
Opening Times
| Season (1 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Feb-Dec 2025* see website for exact opening details.
Guide Prices
£7 adults, £4 students, under 16s FREE
Carers go free with 1 paying Adult
Members of the Art Fund, Museum Association, Northern Museums volunteer pass holders, and Friends of the Armitt go free
Facilities
Other
- Accessible Venue - There is a stairlift to take visitors from the ground floor to the toilets and the library on the first floor.
Accessibility
- Disabled access - There is a stairlift to take visitors from the ground floor to the toilets and the library on the first floor
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs on leads are welcome in the museum
- Gift shop
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Tripadvisor
- Excellent61
- Very Good36
- Average9
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
On A591, just beyond the Bridge House, opposite the main Ambleside car park.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Windermere station is 5 miles away.
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