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The Ruskin Museum
About
Ruskin Museum tells The Story of Coniston in an award-winning style. John Ruskin, Donald Campbell and Bluebird, Arthur Ransome, geology, slate, copper, Herdwick sheep, Langdale linen and Ruskin Lace.Coniston is a small village with a variety of local amenities and services close by. Fully registered museum.
Book Tickets
Opening Times
* Open every day from 10am with last entry 4.30pm.
Guide Prices
Adult - £6.50
Concessions - £5.50
Child - £3.25 (under 5 free)
Family - £16.50
School and group rates available
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- 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
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Awards
- Visit England
VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018 - Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2021
Map & Directions
Road Directions
A593 from A591 at Ambleside; A595 and A593 from A590 at Greenodd; B5285 from Hawkshead; sat nav LA21 8DU.
Accessible by Public Transport: Windermere/Ulverston station is 12 miles away.
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