Exhibitions at Kendal Museum 2012

Kendal Museum hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the season, in both the temporary exhibition gallery and within the permanent exhibition areas. Please contact us on 01539 885597 or info@kendalmuseum.org.uk for the full programme and details of temporary exhibitions.

Unfortunately the temporary exhibition area and the Lake District Natural History Gallery are not accessible to wheelchair users.

The Auld Grey Town

15 October 2011 - 28 January 2012

A new exhibition of original work by Green Door artists, exploring the life and vitality of Kendal.
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The Kendal Story

15 October 2011 - 28 January 2012

THE KENDAL STORY charts the history of Kendal from prehistoric beginnings through to the end of the 20th century, and tells the story of its industries, markets, buildings and people.
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Kendal College Art Exhibition - Go Local

11 February - 10 March 2012

Go Local is an exhibition showcasing the diversity and high standard of work being produced by the art and design students at Kendal College. Students have responded to the Go Local theme through a variety of different disciplines and approaches, ranging from contemporary fine art to graphic design. The exhibition includes Foundation Studies in Art and Design and Foundation Degree in Drawing students.

Curiosities: Celebrating Trees

10th February– 2nd March 2012

A photographic exhibition of compettion winners from the North west of England who photographed their favourite tree.

Kendal’s Canal Bridges

10 March – 18 May 2012

An exhibition of drawings by John Davies of canal bridges in the Kendal area.

Rock Solid

24 March – 16 June 2012

An exhibition of specially created artworks based on Lakeland Geology. Lakeland geology is of intense interest as it is being considered for the geological disposal of high level nuclear wastes. Associated with the exhibition will be lectures and workshops examining this topic.

George Romney and his Sketchbooks

30 June – 8 September 2012

An exhibition about the life of the artist George Romney. (to confirm title)

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year

22 September - 17 November 2012

Mountain Film Festival Exhibition

1st December – 31 January 2013

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