The Ruskin Museum
Telling the Story of Coniston Since 1901
ADVANCE NOTICE Bluebird K7 will NOT be on display at The Ruskin Museum between Monday 24th February and Saturday 22nd March 2025. During this time, Bluebird K7 will be having her No.1 engine fitted, the engine will then be tested within the hull of K7, this is in preparation for her return to…
As you all know Dr Keith Mitchell has put on the splendid Campbell Heritage Walk & Talks for us. Keith also does private talks should any organisations or groups be interested. There are 3 talks tailored to the specific audience. 1. Laypersons with general interest in DC/BB 2. Groups with a some basics in science…
Australian Dave Warby, son of Water Speed World Record holder, Ken Warby MBE, and a current world water speed challenger in Spirit of Australia II, is to be the pilot of Donald Campbell’s hydroplane Bluebird K7 when it runs on Coniston Water in 2026 the Ruskin Museum announced today. His reserve will be RAF pilot…
We are very proud to announce the return of our Campbell Heritage Walk & Talk with Dr Keith Mitchell. Dr Keith Mitchell has a lifelong interest in Donald Campbell and his record breaking exploits. In the last 20 years, he has engaged in intensive research into the behaviour and science of high speed…
Two Orpheus engines to be refurbished by expert team in Essex The Ruskin Museum’s aim to run Donald Campbells’ hydroplane, Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water in 2026 took a step forwards this week as two Orpheus engines were sent for refurbishment. The two 101 engines, slightly different from the original 701 engine…
BLUE MOON – 15 June 2024 – 18th August 2024 Many of the pictures in this exhibition feature scenes in moonlight, and are predominately blue (Rachael’s favourite colour) hence the title. Rachel has an enduring fascination with the moon and so endeavoured to produce a body of work based on this. Some pictures are…
We have today email The Bluebird Project to make our position clear moving forwards. We have published the open letter for transparency. An Open Letter Date: as per email FAO: Mr W. H. Smith, Directors of The Bluebird Project Ltd, and Volunteers of The Bluebird Project Re: Bluebird K7 – The Coniston Institute &…
Museum Assistants Wanted We are now recruiting for 2 x Museum Assistants to work on a rolling rota basis. Working 6 days on, 8 days off You will work 6 days in a row, from 10am until 4pm and then you will have 8 days off, and the rota will start over. Working days…
We are very proud to announce the return of our Campbell Heritage Walk & Talk with Dr Keith Mitchell. Dr Keith Mitchell has a lifelong interest in Donald Campbell and his record breaking exploits. In the last 20 years, he has engaged in intensive research into the behaviour and science of high speed…
We can now officially announce that after 23 years, Bluebird K7 is returning to Coniston on Saturday 9th March 2024. Timings at the moment are estimated as a lot will depend on the collection in North Shields but we anticipate we should be back in Coniston around 4pm after leaving North Shields between 11am and…
