A popular museum and arts facility has revealed its plans to reopen following coronavirus restrictions.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery will be serving takeaway refreshments from its beautiful Jacobean gardens, opening on April 12.
Following the announcement of the Government’s roadmap for reopening, Tullie House is looking forward to receiving visitors again.
From April 12, six people from separate households will be able to meet in gardens and the museum’s café will be open for takeaway refreshments.
John Watt & Son, the café operators, will be serving coffee, tea and light bites from a gazebo in the Tullie House gardens.
Whilst adults relax, children can enjoy a special garden trail helping Tullie Mouse discover the signs of spring.
The café and gardens will be open between 10am – 3pm but the building, including access to the public toilets, will remain closed.
Peter Johnston, director of John Watt said: “We’re delighted to be open and serving refreshments in the unique setting of the gardens at Tullie House.”
Tullie House Museum is scheduled to reopen the doors to its galleries on May 18.
The museum may have been closed, but staff at Tullie House have been busy preparing two brand new exhibits and setting up a brand-new online booking system that will allow visitors to book tickets and purchase memberships online in advance of their visit.
In the temporary exhibition art gallery, Driggsby, A Whale’s Tale is a spectacular and immersive exhibition telling the poignant story of Driggsby the fin whale as she saves the seas.
The major new interactive exhibition is part of an exciting project funded by a grant from The National
Lottery Heritage Fund and led by Tullie House Museum and Prism Arts. It tells the story of Driggsby the Fin Whale as imagined by school children from West Cumbria.
The Costume Collection at Tullie House, is a major new visitor experience boasting two stunning new galleries dedicated to the display of the museum’s amazing fashion and textile collection.
Featuring over forty outfits and accessories the new galleries tell the stories of some of the women who have lived, loved, and worked in Carlisle over the past 350 years.
Andrew Mackay, director at Tullie House Museum said: “We’ve found that visitors have really appreciated the continued community outreach over the latest lockdown. We’ve seen a lot of support and an increase in online donations, which is vital for us as a charity that relies on public support.”
Gill Hewgill, visitor experience manager at Tullie House Museum said: “We can’t wait to see you in person and welcome you back – and see the fantastic new gallery experiences for the first time.
“The new online booking system will make it even easier to support your local museum by buying tickets and renewing your membership online.”
The museum has continued with COVID-safety measures to keep everyone safe.
