This is an "old fashioned" museum in the best sense of the word. No flashy stuff here. Original manuscripts by the Lake Poets, etc, huge historical relief model of the area, "musical stones" - a huge glockenspiel-like instrument you can play with hammers. Local art display. Stuffed birds and other beasts. Most interesting wet-weather activity, and the Museum is always... More

Still open before undergoing a huge restoration. Look for "Manky Cat"" More

This is a throwback to museums in the post war years; glass cases, stuffed animals etc. It has in one case Robert Southey's shoes! Why? Also, it has a mummyfied cat (in a box carrying a warning about the contents) and it's horrid! More

Curious enough to follow the signs I was pleasantly delighted with the wee museum, also the free entry, a most unusual occurancce in the Lake District. Lots of interesting Victorian exhibits etc and well worth visiting if you have a spare hour or so. More

Free entry, lots of unusual Victoriana, entertaining curator! Worth a visit on a wet day. More

it was closed but know it is an excellent museum from previous visits. it is interesting and free with helpful staff More

I visited Keswick museum in the summer, and it was a delight, its like going back in time, a hundred years, i was told that there were going to be refurbs, to bring it up to date, however i dont really relish the thought. Keswick museum, is a gem, and though not highly polished, its very rare, and perhaps should... More

We also found this place by accident on the way to the footpath/old rail track that leads from the swimming pool. It is free to get in and worth an hour poking about. A lot is squeezed in here and it has a friendly welcoming atmosphere. More

This is only a small museum but worth having a look round if you're interested in the history of Keswick, Currently they have a "History of Keswick in 100 Objects" the museum has a very Victorian feel about and children always love the Musical Stones as they can have a go at playing them. The fossilised cat is also a... More