The Ruskin Museum is a small local museum in Coniston, Cumbria, northern England. It was established in 1901 by W. G. Collingwood, an artist and …
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Nov 15, 2024
Lots of interesting items to see but very disorganized space, feels terribly old fashioned and lacked a logical 'story' or cohesive plan for information. The Bluebird Wing was slightly better but nee… Full review by Sheena H
Nov 2, 2024
Visited as have always been intrigued by the Bluebird and Campbell story . There is an abundance of history here and more than just Campbell. Impeccably clean and well executed. Particular mention … Full review by nickg1977
Oct 12, 2024
The museum itself is wheelchair accessible nd well laid out for people in wheelchairs. The best bt was the Bluebird Exhibition which I feel could have improved my experience by having bits on the Wor… Full review by ianaB7852JR
Does the museum have it's own parking please? My husband has a blue badge so just checking where we can park and couldn't see this on the website. Also on bank holiday Monday is it still open until 4.30? Thanks :)
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No museum parking, but street parking or a car park just down the road on Ruskin avenue, dont see why it would be shut bank holiday, phone them
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Why Blue Bird?
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Malcolm Campbell gave his first racing cars boring names before being captivated by the theme of Maeterlinck’s Symbolist operatic fantasy, The Blue Bird, in 1912.
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