Journey through the Quaker influence on the modern world: explore the industrial revolution, developments in science and medicine, astronomy, the abolition of slavery, social reform, and ecology; and delight in the detail of the stunning needlework and the craftsmanship involved in its creation. The 77 vibrant embroidered panels were made by 4,000 men, women and children from 15 countries between 1981 and 1996 (over 40 panels are on display at Kendal). If you have the chance to visit our Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal you can also admire the Georgian Meeting House, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2016. In 2019 Quaker Tapestry Museum celebrated 25 years in Kendal!
A really good museum going through the towns history with its tapestry history, along with a display of wonderful tapestry works made in the Town Kendal with the people involved in making them.
Lovely visit to the Quakers museum in Kendal this week. Embroideries were fascinating depicting lots of interesting history of the Quaker movement. Deffo worth a visit, as is the Garden Cafe next door x
Incredible collection of tapestries detailing Quaker history and important events (lots of wonderful social justice moments!). It was a moving experience seeing the exhibition. Very friendly volunteers and a lovely shop where you can buy souvenir cards and other items, books, as well as DIY kits for your own tapestry making. It's also got the most wonderful peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to hang around there.
Fabulous - so much to keep children engaged (backpacks, audio guides, multi sensory, books, craft) and the staff were very friendly and informative. The tapestries are so intricate and have to be seen in real life to fully appreciate every stitch! A really enjoyable time, we learned so much and the cafe opposite is lovely too.
What a find! This is an awesome contemporary collection of tapestries reflecting the life of George Fox and the worldwide influence of Quakerism. So much to learn; so much to admire; so much to inspire on many levels. Easy to make a short visit, but it really needs several hours to take it all in. The tapestries themselves are a fun way to tell the story, but then take time to be amazed at the brilliant and often amusing needlework, often done by children and adults with no previous experience. The audio guide is good too with interesting snippets without overdoing it. The entry charge is worth every penny, even if you have never enjoyed tapestries before. One down side is that parking on site is quite limited and tight and driving to it is not easy as Kendal can get quite congested. If you can, park away from the centre and enjoy the stroll through the town. You won't be disappointed.
Just came across this Museum absolutely fascinating, but will come back as after 1.5 hours had only managed half of it. Very well put together exhibition.The cafe is also lovely and we were very surprised that our delicious food was all Vegan. I thought my sandwich was egg and my Husband thought he was eating Pastrami amazing . Will return within the year with the annual pass.
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Gender-neutral toilets
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A really good museum going through the towns history with its tapestry history, along with a display of wonderful tapestry works made in the Town Kendal with the people involved in making them.
Lovely visit to the Quakers museum in Kendal this week. Embroideries were fascinating depicting lots of interesting history of the Quaker movement. Deffo worth a visit, as is the Garden Cafe next door x
Incredible collection of tapestries detailing Quaker history and important events (lots of wonderful social justice moments!). It was a moving experience seeing the exhibition. Very friendly volunteers and a lovely shop where you can buy souvenir cards and other items, books, as well as DIY kits for your own tapestry making. It's also got the most wonderful peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to hang around there.
Fabulous - so much to keep children engaged (backpacks, audio guides, multi sensory, books, craft) and the staff were very friendly and informative. The tapestries are so intricate and have to be seen in real life to fully appreciate every stitch! A really enjoyable time, we learned so much and the cafe opposite is lovely too.
What a find! This is an awesome contemporary collection of tapestries reflecting the life of George Fox and the worldwide influence of Quakerism. So much to learn; so much to admire; so much to inspire on many levels. Easy to make a short visit, but it really needs several hours to take it all in. The tapestries themselves are a fun way to tell the story, but then take time to be amazed at the brilliant and often amusing needlework, often done by children and adults with no previous experience. The audio guide is good too with interesting snippets without overdoing it. The entry charge is worth every penny, even if you have never enjoyed tapestries before. One down side is that parking on site is quite limited and tight and driving to it is not easy as Kendal can get quite congested. If you can, park away from the centre and enjoy the stroll through the town. You won't be disappointed.
Just came across this Museum absolutely fascinating, but will come back as after 1.5 hours had only managed half of it. Very well put together exhibition.The cafe is also lovely and we were very surprised that our delicious food was all Vegan. I thought my sandwich was egg and my Husband thought he was eating Pastrami amazing . Will return within the year with the annual pass.
