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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 1-2pm in the Lecture Theatre the first Tuesday of each month.

Tuesday the 3rd of June - View from the River - Swimming the Eden 

In the summer of 2023, three friend from 'View from the River' decided to swim their beloved Eden from source to sea to raise awareness of sewage spills and further issues affecting its health. Their rewards? A microadventure on their doorstep, the growth of a Citizen Science project and a dedicated band of volunteers

An illustrated talk featuring a short film of the swim by Rosa Prosser. 

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 & 3pm
• 3   May    11am & 2pm
• 10 May    11am
• 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

Saturday 17th May 10-4pm Adult workshop

Saturday 7th June 10-4pm Adult workshop

Adult tickets: £80pp

Tullie Members: £72pp

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.

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.