The Ruskin Museum is a small local museum in Coniston, Cumbria, northern England. It was established in 1901 by W. G. Collingwood, an artist and …
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Nov 15, 2024
Lots of interesting items to see but very disorganized space, feels terribly old fashioned and lacked a logical 'story' or cohesive plan for information. The Bluebird Wing was slightly better but nee… Full review by Sheena H
Nov 2, 2024
Visited as have always been intrigued by the Bluebird and Campbell story . There is an abundance of history here and more than just Campbell. Impeccably clean and well executed. Particular mention … Full review by nickg1977
Oct 12, 2024
The museum itself is wheelchair accessible nd well laid out for people in wheelchairs. The best bt was the Bluebird Exhibition which I feel could have improved my experience by having bits on the Wor… Full review by ianaB7852JR
Hi Helen, yes we are open all year round. We move to winter hours as of Monday 11th November, when we will be closed Mondays but open other days from 10.30pm with last …
Hi Helen, yes we are open all year round. We move to winter hours as of Monday 11th November, when we will be closed Mondays but open other days from 10.30pm with last entry 2.30pm. Summer hours return mid March.
Does the museum have it's own parking please? My husband has a blue badge so just checking where we can park and couldn't see this on the website. Also on bank holiday Monday is it still open until 4.30? Thanks :)
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No museum parking, but street parking or a car park just down the road on Ruskin avenue, dont see why it would be shut bank holiday, phone them
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Why Blue Bird?
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Malcolm Campbell gave his first racing cars boring names before being captivated by the theme of Maeterlinck’s Symbolist operatic fantasy, The Blue Bird, in 1912.
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