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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.
As of march 2024, Bluebird, Donald Campbell's iconic hydroplane has returned to Coniston to take up it's forever home in the Bluebird wing of the museum. The fully restored Bluebird was carefully transported back to Coniston where it was met with crowds of people cheering it's return through the streets of the village before arriving at the museum, to go on permanent display in the specially named 'Bluebird Wing' of the museum. Members of the public can now get tickets to see Bluebird in it's spiritual home alongside all the fascinating local and historically important displays at the museum.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:30 |
* Open every day from 10am with last entry 4.30pm.
Winter hours from early November until early March, which means we are closed on a Monday and opening from 10.30 until 2.30pm.
Check website for any change. www.ruskinmuseum.com
Guide Prices
Adult - £10.00
Children (under 16) - £6.00
Children (under 5) - Free
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) - £30.00
School and group rates available, please ring for details.
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
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
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Visit England
VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
A593 from A591 at Ambleside; A595 and A593 from A590 at Greenodd; B5285 from Hawkshead; sat nav LA21 8DU.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Windermere/Ulverston station is 12 miles away.
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