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Beatrix Potter gets her own Escape Room!
Beatrix Potter gets her own Escape Room! Fans of Beatrix Potter can enjoy solving with a difference, puzzles based on the popular Lakeland writer’s life and work. The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside is launching a brand-new Beatrix Potter experience – an...
THE ARMITT ACQUIRES KURT SCHWITTERS PORTRAIT
THE ARMITT ACQUIRES KURT SCHWITTERS PORTRAIT OF AMBLESIDE RESIDENT JOHN MACKERETH The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside has acquired an important portrait of John Mackereth, an Ambleside resident and chemist, painted by the German artist Kurt Schwitters....
WAINWRIGHT EXHIBITION AT THE ARMITT 2025
New Wainwright exhibition to be opened at The Armitt in 2025 with never-before-seen items on display The Armitt museum is pleased to announce a collaborative for 2025, co-curated with ‘Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia’ on the legendary Alfred...
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Free entry to The Armitt and tours of the museum storeroom on Friday 13th September as part of Heritage Open Days Visitors to Ambleside will get free entry to The Armitt on Friday 13th September, and the chance to explore the museum storeroom, as...
Running Int’ Fells
Running Int’ Fells – the history of fell running in the Lake District, an awe-inspiring new exhibition at The Armitt The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside will reopen on Wednesday 14th February 2024 with a brand-new...
HERITAGE OPEN DAY
Thursday 14th September 10am - 5pm Discover the stories of remarkable women through current exhibitions at The Armitt. Plus, join a member of the team on a personal Walk & Talk of the museum and the Ambleside Bridge House. The Armitt: Museum, Gallery and Library...
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