Keswick Museum

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7 / 10

3 expert reviews

“The most famous exhibits are a centuries-old mummified cat and the celebrated Musical Stones of Skiddaw, a truly weird instrument made from hornsfel rock that was once played for Queen Victoria.”

– Lonely Planet

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"The local museum contains manuscripts by Wordsworth and Southey and the famous musical stones." Full review
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"Finally reopened after a long program of refurbishment, Keswick's quirky town museum explores the area's history, from ancient archaeology through to the arrival of industry in the Lakes." Full review