History Museums in Cumbria

Carlisle, Cumbria

Come and visit a museum that is amazing in many tiny ways. Discover a wide selection of exhibits, each scaled down to 1/12th the size it should be and marvel...

Carlisle, Cumbria

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is home to a vast collection of memorobilia that tell the story of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment from its inception 30...

Grasmere, Cumbria

You don’t have to be a fan of Wordsworth’s poetry to enjoy your visit to Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum. The house and its contents are...

Cartmel, Cumbria

Visitors of all ages are welcomed to Holker Hall and Gardens, the home of the Cavendish family and one of Britains best-loved stately homes. Visit the histor...

Keswick, Cumbria

This museum is home to a number of exhibits that cover life in the Keswick area from pre-historic stones and axes to coverage of the social history of modern...

Carlisle, Cumbria

Home to a great collection of different aircrafts, exhibits and aviation artefacts on display, the Solway Aviation Museum has something to interest every vis...

Carlisle, Cumbria

This historic house is home to a vast collection of artefacts and art and is the perfect blend of historical fact and fun! From fine and decorative art piece...