This award-winning museum is situated in the beautiful Fitz Park and near the Keswick to Threlkfeld railway walking trail. Through their exhibitions, activities, and special events, find out about life in Keswick covering its characters, industries, arts, and the many stories that have put the town firmly on the Lake District map.
Keswick Museum covers a range of topics for schools including the Stone Age, Rocks and Fossils, the Victorians, and more bespoke offers tailored to your needs.
GBST OFFER – Keswick Museum is offering a 25% discount on workshops. (Up to 10 schools.) This reduces the price to just £3 per pupil. Click ‘Apply Now’ for your chance to receive this discount.
Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
Workshops at Keswick Museum
Keswick Museum offers learning opportunities that are inspiring, enjoyable and help develop knowledge and understanding. Sessions are for all ages and abilities, are linked to the updated National Curriculum, and are based on the museum collection and exhibitions. Choose from topics that cover
- The Musical Stones of Skiddaw
- Up close with fox and badger
- The Stone Age
- Rocks and Fossils
- The Victorians
- Bespoke museum-based learning sessions.
Prices: £4 per pupil (£3 with the GBST offer)
Find out more
Admission to the museum
General Admission
| Adult – valid for 12 months (16 years +) | £5.00 |
| Student – valid for 12 months (with a student card) | £3.00 |
| Child – valid for 12 months (5–15 years) | £3.00 |
| Child (under 5 years) | Free with a paying adult |
Group Admission
| Self-led visit | £4.50 |
| Visit and guided tour | £4.95 |
| Bespoke visit | £10.00 |
Venue Details
Contact
Address
Station Rd, Keswick
CA12 4NF. England
Opening Hours
10am-4pm Monday-Sunday