Craft Demonstrations
11.00am - 2.00pm Wednesdays
February: 15, April: 4, 11, June: 6
Free with admission
The Museum is brought to life as craftsmen and craftswomen demonstrate the continuity of traditional crafts in the Lakes. Demonstrations include rag rugging, lace making and furniture restoration. It is worth ringing the Museum beforehand to confirm which craft demonstrations are taking place on any given date.

Columbian Printing Press Demonstrations
On Craft Demonstration days (see above) at 12.00pm and 1.00pm
Watch a member of museum staff operate this 1853 press to print bags for use in the gift shop.

Edison Amberola Phonograph Demonstrations
2.00pm Thursdays
February: 16, April: 5, 12, June: 7
Hear our Edison Phonograph play a four minute cylinder of Edwardian popular music.