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Galleries

As well as a wide range of fascinating temporary exhibitions, we house wonderful and unusual collections of objects and artifacts covering the subjects of archaeology, geology, natural and social history – both local and global.

Some of our collections are in stores: if you are a researcher and would like access to these collections please visit our research page for details of how to apply and for details of other local places of enquiry. 

Please contact us if you would like to discuss any aspect of our collections. 

 

Just click for a look!

 

The Wainwright Gallery (Local History and Archaeology)Wainwright Gallery panorama

Prehistory & Roman, Viking & Medieval, Kendal Castle, Egyptian,
Alfred Wainwright

World Wildlife GalleryWorld Wildlife Gallery panorama

 

Lake District Natural History Gallery

Natural History Gallery panorama

The Hamer CollectionThe Hamer Collection panorama

Curator’s Choice

History of the Museum


Some of our collections are in stores: if you are a researcher and would like access to these collections please visit our research page for details of how to apply and for details of other local places of enquiry. 

Please contact us if you would like to discuss any aspect of our collections. 


Unfortunately the Lake District Natural History Gallery and the Hamer Collection are not accessible to wheelchair users.