Tullie

Tullie Museum and Café Tullie open 7 days a week. New exhibitions Gladiators of Britain & Uncovering Roman Carlisle: Where Worlds Met open now.
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A home for the eternally curious. Museum, art gallery, community hub, generally great place. Forward-thinking programme of special exhibitions and events. 800,000+ strong collection, just saying.

Some behind-the-scenes shots of the Amati violin being installed at the end of last week.🧤On display in Old Tullie House...
02/06/2026

Some behind-the-scenes shots of the Amati violin being installed at the end of last week.🧤

On display in Old Tullie House until Sunday 14 June.

We are very excited for the brand new Tullie Play Zone this summer 🥳 The Play Zone is a colourful, action-packed play sp...
31/05/2026

We are very excited for the brand new Tullie Play Zone this summer 🥳

The Play Zone is a colourful, action-packed play space within our exhibition gallery! From soft play adventures for little explorers to giant games and inflatable fun for older kids, there’s something for every young adventurer to enjoy. Climb, crawl, bounce and build your way through an exciting play experience, then explore the rest of the museum and the Tick Tock Marvels exhibition.

We are hugely grateful to our new corporate partners, Lloyd Motor Group, for supporting this activity.

📆 The Play Zone will be open daily from Saturday 13 June to Sunday 11 October
🎫 £2.50 for U4s, £4.50 for 4-7 year olds, museum admission required for supervising adults. Don't forget that children go free in the rest of the museum!

For more information or to book tickets ➡️ https://tullie.org.uk/events/the-play-zone-at-tullie/

30/05/2026

What do modern Carlisle and Roman Carlisle have in common? Probably a lot more than you think!

Earlier this year we invited local community members to explore the multicultural history of Roman Carlisle and be part of a film for Uncovering Roman Carlisle: Where Worlds Met. Lots was learnt about the diverse origins of the recently discovered objects from the Cricket Club dig that came from as far away as Syria.

Migration and cultural exchange shaped Roman Carlisle and continue to influence Carlisle today.

If you're interested in these themes and want to see this film on the big screen ~ come along to Carlisle Unity Festival on Saturday 6th June 12-4pm for a whole afternoon of meaningful activities and conversations.

P.S. Don't forget that tomorrow is your last chance to come and see the Uncovering Roman Carlisle exhibition alongside Gladiators of Britain.

29/05/2026

It’s nearly been one whole week since the Romans returned to Carlisle. We had a wonderful time - we hope you did too.

Thanks to everyone who came along and sniffed some Roman herbs, joined in the soldiers’ march, sampled some Roman cooking, brought a votive offering to our city centre temple, was regaled with Roman stories or even just looked at a Roman on the day.

There’s still this weekend left to catch Gladiators of Britain and Uncovering Roman Carlisle, so if you haven’t already have a roam on down!

Fancy smelling like Kew Gardens? If you don't have a visit planned to rub up against their flowers, our shop might be yo...
28/05/2026

Fancy smelling like Kew Gardens? If you don't have a visit planned to rub up against their flowers, our shop might be your next best bet. 🌺

We're delighted to be stocking this wonderful range inspired by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew by the The English Soap Company. Choose from soap bars, hand cream, hand and body washes, body oils and gift sets. All plant-based and beautifully packaged in a whole garden of elegant scents including elderflower & pomelo, bergamot & ginger, summer rose and jasmine peach.

There are samples in the shop so you can come choose your favourite (or surreptitiously perfume yourself).

The Amati Violin will be back on display in a special spotlight exhibition in Old Tullie House, starting this Saturday🎻 ...
27/05/2026

The Amati Violin will be back on display in a special spotlight exhibition in Old Tullie House, starting this Saturday🎻

This incredibly rare violin is almost 500 years old, made in 1564 by famed Italian luthier Andrea Amati (c. 1505 – 1577). Despite being hundreds of years old, 2026 marks only 20 years since it was last played, recordings of which will be playing within the exhibition.

Andrea Amati is credited with making the first instrument recognised as a modern violin. This particular violin was part of a set of instruments for King Charles IX of France. The set was separated during the French Revolution with the violin being later acquired by Sybil Mounsey-Heysham of Rockliffe, who donated it to the museum in 1949.

This spotlight exhibition will be running from 30 May to 14 June during museum opening hours and is included with admission.

Dreaming of working for 'one of the nine best UK museums' (according to The Times, May 2026)? You're in luck, two new va...
25/05/2026

Dreaming of working for 'one of the nine best UK museums' (according to The Times, May 2026)? You're in luck, two new vacancies have just opened.

⭐Finance Coordinator

You would support the day-to-day running of the finance function while contributing to improvements that strengthen how we work. The Finance Coordinator will play an important role in ensuring we can deliver our vision, supporting effective financial processes that underpin both our core activity and capital programme.

⭐Marketing and Communications Assistant

You would support the promotion of our exhibitions, events, learning programmes and visitor experiences. This role would suit someone looking to build a career in marketing and communications within the arts, heritage or cultural sector. You could even be creating posts just like this!

The closing date for both roles is Friday 19 June, however we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates apply. We strongly advise you to send in your application as soon as possible.

To find out more or to apply ➡️ https://tullie.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/

Not to panic anyone, but you only have one week left to come and see Gladiators of Britain and Uncovering Roman Carlisle...
24/05/2026

Not to panic anyone, but you only have one week left to come and see Gladiators of Britain and Uncovering Roman Carlisle: Where Worlds Met before they close on Sunday 31 May.

Come and get one last look at the monumental heads from the Stanwix dig site, ponder the ethics of the arena and how enthusiastically you might spectate, or just have one last go with one of the replica helmets.

The exhibitions are open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 11am-4pm and are included with admission.

Image 2 & 3 © Trustees of the British Museum.
📸Stuart Walker

23/05/2026

Fancy seeing a farting mermaid this half term?

Liam Moorhouse is back at Tullie with a family friendly UV puppet show.

📅 Thursday 28 May, shows at 11am and 1pm
🎫 £8 children, £6 adults, £4 for Tullie Friends and annual pass holders

Book tickets ➡️ https://tickets.tullie.org.uk/event-tickets/74024?catID=36174

P.S. If you needed any more convincing, our Auditorium stays lovely and cool on those hot hot days!

22/05/2026

Great news everyone, the lights in Tullie Mouse’s house have been fixed just in time for half term! 🐁💡

He’d love to see you and he’d love it even more if you took part in his special archaeology trail around the museum (he’s been bingeing Time Team).

Collect your trail from the welcome desk, find everything and get a prize! Running every day through May Half Term during opening hours.

Address

Castle Street
Carlisle
CA38TP

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+441228618700

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