Armitt Collection, Ambleside, Cumbria - History Museums on Waymarking.com

Beatrix Potter's watercolours of flora are kept here. An archive of early photographs as well as Kurt Schwitter's work.

"Come and experience 2000 years of local history from the Romans to Beatrix Potter and Kurt Schwitters. The museum, gallery and reference library opens 7 days a week from 10.00am to 5.00pm except at Christmas. Enjoy changing exhibitions, interactive displays for families, activities and specialist talks to groups. The museum shop sells a diverse range of Made in Cumbria gifts as well as our own speciality gifts. We look forward to seeing you when you're next visiting the Lake District.

In 1943 Beatrix Potter bequeathed her collection of over 450 fungi, microscopic, natural history and archaeology watercolours to The Armitt library. They are one of our most significant collections."
quote from Armitt Collection.

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Theme: natural and social topics Street Address: The Armitt Collection Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9BL Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Open every day, 10 - 4 pm (See photo of banner for new opening times.) Cost: 6.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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