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Learn more about the fascinating collections from those that know them best. All talks and tours start at 2pm on Thursdays and are included with admission (free for annual ticket holders and Members), however booking is essential.

Upcoming Talks:

27 March - Natural Science Gallery Highlights Tour with our Biodiversity Curator

24 April – Archaeology Gallery Highlights with our Human History Curator

29 May – Spotlight Tour of New Acquisitions with our Fine Art Curator

26 June – Spotlight Tour focusing on Roman Conquest Stone in Roman Frontier Gallery with our Human History Curator

Welcome to our free Lunchtime Talk 1-2pm in the Lecture Theatre the first Tuesday of each month.

Tuesday the 1st of April - Cumbria Wild Watch- The importance of Recording Wildlife.

In 2024, Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre at Tullie launched a new wildlife survey for Cumbria. The aim of the survey is to encourage as many Cumbrian residents and visitors to record all the wildlife they see in their gardens, urban green spaces or when out and about in the glorious Cumbrian countryside during the last weekend in June. Taking place every year, the Cumbria Wild Watch survey will help to detect changes taking place in the county, from the impacts of climate change to changing land use and management practices.

It isn't just about generating data. It is also an opportunity to engage with the natural world which has proven health and wellbeing benefits. The survey is a simple but very effective way to do something for nature while enjoying being out and about with family and friends - or can be done alone while enjoying your favourite beverage on a garden seat!

Join Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre for this lunchtime talk which will look at the results from the first ever Cumbria Wild Watch and how you can get involved this year. Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre will also talk about some notable wildlife in Cumbria and where to see it, as well as links to the Natural History Collection at Tullie. 

Join us and celebrate this special day with a Floral Workshop for two in our Garden room.

In collaboration with Bloem you will make a beautful Arrangement & Posey together so you each have something to take home. 

Learn about the magic of Flowers and the art of sustainable floral arrangements.

Enjoy a hot drink & Scone provided during the session and free admission for the day to Tullie.

Sunday 30 March.

10am-12pm

2pm-4pm 

Tickets: £70, (One ticket covers two people)

Why not make a day of it, our cafe is open 11-4pm Sundays and our New Sunday Roasts are on  12-3pm. (no reservations)

Enjoy a stroll around our museum before or after your session.

Join us for guided tours of Winifred Nicholson: Cumbrian Rag Rugs

Tour included with admission but booking is essential.

• 19 April   11am & 2pm
• 26 April   11am
• 3   May    11am & 2pm
• 10 May    2pm
• 24 May    2pm
• 31 May    11am & 2pm

Tours last approximately 45 minutes. 

Image: Cumbrian Landscape 1968 Designed by Jovan Nicholson and made by Florence Williams.

Join us for a day of rag rug making with Cumberland Rag Rugs on the following dates.

Saturday 5th April 10-4pm Adult workshop

Thursday 17th April 10-12pm Kids Workshop (12-17yrs)

Saturday 17th May 10-4pm Adult workshop

Saturday 7th June 10-4pm Adult workshop

Adult tickets: £80pp

Chids ticket: £30pp

All materials are included but please do bring anything you would like to use also fine knitted jumpers and fleece fabric are best.

Also included is 10% off in our new Cafe during your lunch break, and free museum access for the day.

We will provide the hessian for you to take home and continue your work unless you are making a small piece.

Hooks are available to use and buy, think about a design for your work curves and circles work well.

Kaffe Fassett MBE

7 June, 2.00 - 5.00.

Lecture begins at 2pm, followed by book signing and a pop-up shop at 3-5pm

A Californian by birth, Kaffe Fassett, a leading textiles designer and practitioner of contemporary crafts, has dedicated the last 50 years of his life to the world of painting, knitting, needlepoint, mosaic, patchwork and fabric design, promoting colour creativity and encouraging others through his own work and as an ambassador for colour. 

With over 60 publications from ‘how to books’ to colour in design, his biography ‘Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Colour’, and in 2021 ‘Kaffe Fassett in the Studio, a look at what inspires him and how he creates in his London studio. He has resumed his international tours of colour workshops, with several lectures and museum exhibitions scheduled over the coming months.

In 2018, Kaffe was awarded an Honorary MBE in recognition of his services to the crafts of knitting and needlework.