Penrith & Eden Musuem

Penrith

Museum in Penrith, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

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Price Entry to the museum is free

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Not specified

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Penrith and Eden Museum is a local history museum located in the former Robinson's School building on Middlegate, Penrith, next to the Penrith Tourist Information Centre. Entry is free, and the museum offers Key Stage 1 and 2 school workshops, a Foundation Stage 'Come and Play!' programme, and an extensive handling collection for group visits and outreach. The museum has a newly refurbished gallery and an 'Ages of Eden' geology display on its upper floor.

When to go

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Entry to the museum is: free

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Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Hearing induction loop in the galleriesSeats in all galleriesLarge print guidesHandling collection for group visits and outreachTactile resources for handling sessions or on prior request

Accessibility: The ground floor is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies with a level access point from Middlegate; there is no access to the upper floor (an illustrated and descriptive printed guide to the 'Ages of Eden' geology display there is available). A hearing induction loop is installed in the galleries, large print guides are available, and seats are provided in all galleries.
Parking: No on-site parking mentioned; the museum is a short walk from Penrith Blue Bell Lane car park, Penrith Town Centre and the Bus Station, and a slightly longer walk from Penrith North Lakes Railway Station
Dogs: Registered assistance dogs are welcome

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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