Ambleside Museum and Armitt Library

A unique opportunity to explore the fascinating history of Ambleside and surroundings from Roman times to the present day. Admire Beatrix Potter's original natural history watercolours. Listen to John Ruskin. take an interactive 'birds-eye' view of lakeland landscape through the magic of photographer Herbert Bell and learn about the world famous artist Kurt Schwitters. There are 'hands-on' activities for the family, a shop with unique items for sale inspired by our own collections, a free reference library for your local enquiries and an interesting and changing programme of exhibitions.

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