Ambleside's Armitt Museum

Celebrate the unique history of Ambleside and its surroundings from Roman times to the present day and enjoy the rich heritage of the Lake District.  Explore the fascinating story of the town and meet some of the famous people connected with it:  John Ruskin, Harriet Martineau, Kurt Schwitters and Beatrix Potter.  Take an interactive ‘bird’s eye’ view of the landscape through the magic of photographer Herbert Bell and admire the rarely seen natural history watercolours of Beatrix Potter. There are ‘Hands on’ activities for all the family: be an archaeologist and excavate real Roman pottery or make a collage like Kurt Schwitters. Look out for a changing programme of special exhibitions throughout the year.

Open

Just beyond the bridge house and opposite the main car park.

Gift Shop, Unique Lake District Reference Library freely available, Mon-Fri.

Disabled access.