Close to the borders of England and Scotland and to the Lake District, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery is a meeting point of the History, Nature and Art in one of Britain's most fascinating regions. The rich collections are a resource of local, regional and national importance. Over the coming months Tullie House is pleased to offer you an exciting range of exhibitions and events.
Keep up to date with our programme of activities via our Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as our What's On page of the website. We continue to run our programme of activities and events for children and families, as well as our Tuesday Lunchtime Talks and Monday Alternative Film Season. Ensure you keep up to date by receiving the Tullie House newsletter.
Keep up to date with our programme of activities via our Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as our What's On page of the website. We continue to run our programme of activities and events for children and families, as well as our Tuesday Lunchtime Talks and Monday Alternative Film Season. Ensure you keep up to date by receiving the Tullie House newsletter.
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Our members play an important role in supporting Tullie House, while enjoying special benefits and members' access to the Museum and exhibitions. Your valued support helps us to use our buildings and collections to tell stories, explore the world around us and transform lives. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is a registered charity (1143235) which relies on income from membership subscriptions and private donations.
As a charity Tullie House welcomes the support of volunteers from all sections of the community. If you're 18 years and over, a student, between jobs, retired or part-time worker there will be a way for you to get involved. If you'd like to gain valuable work experience, develop your skills or use your time and talents to benefit Tullie House and the wider community we'd like to hear from you.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery became an independent charitable trust in 2011. The museum relies on fundraising and donations to support its work, caring for the collections and buildings, and sharing the stories told by the collection through a diverse and exciting programme of exhibitions and engagement.
A collaborative project between Tullie House Museum, Carlisle Library and Archives service and M-Unit to address the lack of diversity within Cumbria's collections. A project which explored the hidden or harder to see histories of the objects and their collectors in the Tullie House Nature Collection.
Tullie House Museum has collected the history of Carlisle and Cumbria for over 125 years. Our collections tell the stories of the people who have lived, loved, worked and died here. We collect to remember what has happened, so that we learn from our past and use it to inform our future. Tullie House has three permanent galleries and two temporary spaces that host a programme of changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Reviews (19)
Steph Bell
Jan 10, 2022
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This museum is a real gem. The size of place is quite a surprise because it is really big, and the exhibits are wonderful and well explained.
There are interactive exhibits for kids and big kids that keep the attention focused.
The Roman exhibit was my favourite, I found every piece fascinating.
A small warning before you head out to the museum it is £10 entry for adults. It seemed expensive at first but I think it is well worth it. I spent a good couple of hours in there, and the £10 gives you a year of entry into the museum, so you can go back as much as you like.
There are interactive exhibits for kids and big kids that keep the attention focused.
The Roman exhibit was my favourite, I found every piece fascinating.
A small warning before you head out to the museum it is £10 entry for adults. It seemed expensive at first but I think it is well worth it. I spent a good couple of hours in there, and the £10 gives you a year of entry into the museum, so you can go back as much as you like.
Michele Percival
Jan 08, 2022
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Polly Hamilton
Dec 28, 2021
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Frances Pett
Dec 13, 2021
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Niki Atkinson
Nov 28, 2021
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John Marsden
Oct 24, 2021
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Judith Seith
Oct 12, 2021
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So much to do here. You could go every day for a week! We concentrated on the Roman section where Hadrian's Wall featured largely. Very well displayed. Something for all ages and interests. Really fancy the new area on Fashion through the ages - a reason to go back to Carlisle. The setting near the Cathedral is so lovely.
K. Peake
Sep 20, 2021
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It was a pleasure to visit this museum, which has a garden outside that was relaxing to eat my lunch in and the tickets are valid for up to a year after purchase so it is great that I can return for free! There are many informative exhibitions, including displays of artifacts and clothing from eras like the Roman and Victorian ones. Replicas of incident that happened in the past such as the Roman crime scene drew much interest, providing an insight into what it actually looked like back then. I was happy to be able to pick up a mock-up shield and the walls in the museum had very unique designs
Miles Macdonald
Sep 08, 2021
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For me it wasn't really worth the £10 entry fee, I've seen much better museums for less. However I still give three stars for it's collection of Women's costumes spanning over 300 years and the story of the Reivers.
For things like the Roman History section, you're better off visting an actual Roman Fort, particularly one with a museum. There aren't that many artifacts displayed here.
The story of the Reivers did interest me; I'd never heard of them before. For a period of 300 years, these people, made up of a variety of family groups, causes havoc in the border lands. Having no respect for
For things like the Roman History section, you're better off visting an actual Roman Fort, particularly one with a museum. There aren't that many artifacts displayed here.
The story of the Reivers did interest me; I'd never heard of them before. For a period of 300 years, these people, made up of a variety of family groups, causes havoc in the border lands. Having no respect for
Vanessa Duff
Aug 15, 2021
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Michael Parker
Aug 14, 2021
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Visited with grandson. Reception Staff very helpful and explained the proceedures with the issue of the entry ticket. The museum is well set out covering primary the local connection with the Roman Empire other excellent exhibitions were interesting. Cafe with a well varied tasty menu is also on site. I certainly recommend a visit.
Sharon Millar
Jul 29, 2021
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Kayleigh Grears
Oct 26, 2020
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Clare Speedie
Oct 06, 2020
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Nick Hazlewood
Jul 13, 2019
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Carlisle's and areas local museum yet displayed in a way that makes you curious about the area and its rich history.
There's so much to see in this museum I didn't manage get to see everything!!! The place is vast and around every corner there is something of interest.
Some areas are a little bit tired and a few interactives weren't but the interpretation and description of objects made up for that.
It's also worth taking time, and mean taking time to look at the paintings in Old Tullie House, that's the bit with wood panelling and not painted breeze block.
There's so much to see in this museum I didn't manage get to see everything!!! The place is vast and around every corner there is something of interest.
Some areas are a little bit tired and a few interactives weren't but the interpretation and description of objects made up for that.
It's also worth taking time, and mean taking time to look at the paintings in Old Tullie House, that's the bit with wood panelling and not painted breeze block.
Meghan G.
Jun 19, 2017
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Apr 13, 2011
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Qype User JoeMil
Apr 13, 2011
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Really good exhibitions, particularly enjoyed the Underwater exhibition, very atmospheric. The museum is worth a look, and the café does quite good food. They do quite a range of regularly changing exhibitions and shows, so it's worth signing up for their newsletter to keep up to date with what's on. Plus, you can get a get-in-free pass if you live locally! Bargain.
Qype User Kieran
Nov 28, 2008
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Only rediscovered Tullie House last year when I found out that as a local I can get in for free - what a bargain! T and the whole premises is a credit to Carlisle and such a great interactive experience for the whole family. Educationally it was a great place to take my son and he loved seeing all the animals and learning about the Romans, there were even some great caves he could crawl through. The Restaurant doesnt dissapoint, its the usual but its well done. Look out for the art auctions I went to one recently and it was a great evening
