Ruskin Museum

There has been a Ruskin Museum in Coniston since 1901, when W.G. Collingwood, a local artist and antiquarian who had been Ruskin's secretary, set it up both as a memorial to Ruskin and a celebration of the area's heritage. Therefore, although the museum has a Ruskin collection, there are also exhibits relating to the coppermines, slate, geology, lace, farming and Donald Campbell.
The museum was extended in 1999 with the help of a Heritage Lottery grant; additional building with modern design-work, computer displays, and hands-on exhibits have transformed the look of the two galleries.
 

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Notes

Saturday 17 March 2012: Daily 10.00am until 5.30pm

(Last entry 45 mins before closing)
An average visit takes about 1 hour so please leave yourself plenty of time to look around

The museum is presently trying to raise the final  £10,000 to help with the restoration of Donald Campbells Bluebird.  Your support would be appreciated.