Sketching at the Museum
Join us for our free Sketching at the Museum event! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, this event is open to all skill levels. Gather your sketchbook, pencils, and creativity for an inspiring afternoon surrounded by the museum’s stunning exhibits.
Enjoy the calming atmosphere, connect with other art enthusiasts, and let the museum’s collection spark your imagination. We will provide some basic materials, but feel free to bring along your own!
Date: 25th April / 30th May / 27th June 2025
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free for members, £5 for non-members (includes annual membership)
No need to book – just show up and sketch!
Hands on History
Join us on Saturday 24th of May for this exciting event where you can touch, feel, and learn about real historical artifacts from our collection. It’s a fantastic chance to connect with the past in a hands-on way, guided by our knowledgeable staff. Perfect for curious minds of all ages!
Bring your family, friends, and your curiosity – we can’t wait to share the wonders of our collection with you.
Date: 24th May
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free for members, £5 / £2 for non-members (includes annual membership) under 5s free.
No need to book – just show up!
Artwork / Artplay Exhibition Launch
Join us for the launch of Artwork / Artplay, an immersive exhibition by Amy Story at People’s Gallery, Kendal Museum. Drop in for fun family activities, including making collage and playing with fuzzy felts, or simply come along for a chat with the artist.
Date: 14th June
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: FreeÂ
No booking required.
Children’s Activities
There’s plenty for children to explore, in addition to identifying our natural history objects and animals: They can get creative with fossil rubbings, play a tune on the slate lithophone, be inspired by the local landscape in the Kendal & Westmorland Gallery, and discover evolution in the World Wildlife Gallery.
We have a dedicated children’s area in the museum with dressing up clothes, toys, games, books, and even an historic rocking horse! There is seating close-by for parents to enjoy a coffee, while little ones are kept entertained.
For older children, we design seasonal Kendal Museum themed trails – involving questions and activities that lead the children (and adults!) on a hunt for answers around our galleries. It’s a great way for families, groups or young ones independently to engage in all areas of the museum.