Kendal Museum

Kendal Museum is easy to reach, whether you're on foot, cycling, taking the train or driving! By car: The car park is pay and display and is situated adjacent to the Museum. The postcode is LA9 6BT and the car park entrance is marked with brown signs and is directly opposite the David Hayton car sales showroom building.

We strive to make sure the Museum can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages and abilities. We have step-free access to all parts of the Museum and Guide and Assistance Dogs are welcome. The step-free entrance is located to the left of the main entrance - please ring the bell at the door and a member of staff will welcome you.

We've got a variety of spaces to choose from for your special event, and we're busy refurbishing the beautiful trading hall upstairs too, which is set to be a wonderful community asset for Kendal. Hire a room at the Museum - parties, meetings, workshops, lectures - you name it, we'd love to hear from you.

We hold birthday parties for up to 15 children, plus accompanying adults. Parties normally start with a safari picnic in the World Wildlife Gallery and a member of Museum staff is on hand to help out with the party and to deliver activities. The staff member will also conduct a Torch Light Tour of the World Wildlife Gallery where the animals can be discovered in a new light!

For just 12 per person, you and your friends will be given a tour of the Museum by a member of staff, and an informal talk about the history of the Museum and its fascinating collections. Let us know when booking if there is something within our collections which holds special interest for you. We may be able to focus on that specifically.