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The Ruskin Museum, The Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU – Visit Now
The Ruskin Museum tells the story of Coniston in Cumbria – a place of copper mines and slate quarries, Swallows and Amazons country where Beatrix Potter owned farms and Stone Age fell walkers once dwelled. It’s also home to the Ruskin Gallery, which offers a comprehensive overview of Victorian intellectual John Ruskin’s life and work.
Opening times vary depending on season.
- The Ruskin Museum
- Coniston, Cumbria
- LA21 8DU
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- Website: www.ruskinmuseum.com
- Telephone: 01539 441164
Opening Hours
- Mon: 10:00am – 5:30pm
- Tue: 10:00am – 5:30pm
- Wed: 10:00am – 5:30pm
- Thu: 10:00am – 5:30pm
- Fri: 10:00am – 5:30pm
- Sat: 10:00am – 5:30pm
- Sun: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Admission Charges
Adult £6 / Child £3Related Guides
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