Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust Ticket Portal

Learn more about the fascinating collections from those that know them best. All talks and tours start at 2pm (unless otherwise stated) 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 (1.30-2pm) A journey around the museum with a focus on nature across the collections, from art through to archaeology.

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.

Held in our Auditorium on the first Tuesday of the month 13:00-14:00

1st July 2025

Sounds Sculptures: Serena Korda in Conversation 

 Artist Serena Korda will be in conversation with Clemmie Cooke Director of the Cooke Latham Gallery about her stunning piece 'Hold Fast, Stand Sure, I scream a revolution' in Tullie's new Welcome Area. Hear about the process behind the creation of the work, along with insight into the amazing soundscape that's also part of the installation. 

5th August 2025

Roman Carlisle: The View From The North - Dr. John Reid.

Carlisle, or Luguvalium as it was known, was undoubtedly a key strongpoint in Roman
military strategy for at least three hundred years. However, in modern times, there has
been something of an eastward emphasis when retelling the story of Rome’s northern
frontier and this talk will explore why that might be. He'll also review Carlisle’s strategic
importance to the Roman Army with a particular emphasis on how the interaction with
the indigenous peoples to the north may have shaped its development

Travel back in time with our staff and volunteers to the era of the dinosaurs and beyond, taking inspiration from the museum’s geology collection.

Included with admission (free for annual ticket holders and Members), however booking is essential.

What do rocks have to say about 500 million years of Cumbrian History? Ian tells all.

£10 adults, £5 Friend and annual ticket holders - entry to exhibition included with ticket price.

Booking required.

Every Friday evening (from 4 July to 29 August), slots at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm

£15 pp - minimum 5 people per slot, maximum 12. Booking required.

Fancy yourself as a Dr Alan Grant figure? Jurassic Park meets Crystal Maze in these fun evenings of puzzling palaeontology. Conveniently timed to coincide with Scran & Peeve evenings.

For ages 16+

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams & directed by Benedict Andrews,

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

Adult £15, Friend £12. Booking required.

Bar opens at 6.30pm with shows starting at 7pm.

Kids can don a hi-vis, grab a torch and transform into little palaeontologists. This event includes:

- an exclusive torch-lit tour through Dinosaur rEvolution

- a dino excavation

- make and take craft

- special dino appearances.

Hard work will be rewarded with a well-earned pizza slice and juice box in Café Tullie.

Recommended for ages 5+, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

12 July, 23 July & 16 August 3-5pm.

£20 per child - accompanying adults free. 

Enjoy dino crafts and special dinosaur appearances before you get cosy in the Auditorium with a classic dino film. Snack boxes included for all the tiny Triceratops.

• The Land Before Time – 30 July, 2pm
• The Good Dinosaur – 27 August, 2pm

£12 per child and £5 per adult.

Booking required.

Suitable for ages 3+

Bubble master Jesse Ward is back at Tullie. These shows sell out in no time so make sure to get your tickets quick. This 45-minute show of bubbles of all shapes and sizes will be followed by all children being put in their own massive bubble!

Bubble shows last one hour and are suitable for ages 1+. Performances will be in the Lecture Theatre, access via Old Tullie House. 

Thursday 13 August

Shows at: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 & 15:00

£8 children, £6 adults (£4 for Friends or Annual Ticket Holders)

Inter Alia a new play by Suzie Miller

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Adult £15, Friend £12. Booking required.

Bar opens at 6.30pm with shows starting at 7pm.

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October 2025

Back by popular demand! Learn how to create your own piece of beautiful Ruskin Lace. £85 per person (2-day course) which includes refreshments in the morning and afternoon and admission into the museum. A starter pack of materials can be purchased from Karen on the day.

This ticket covers both days of the course.