Tullie has been at the heart of Carlisle’s cultural life for over 130 years – a place to explore art, history and nature, share memories, spark curiosity and bring people together.
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help ensure that Tullie continues to inspire, educate and welcome future generations for many years to come.
A gift in your Will, no matter the size, can make a lasting difference, it can help us to:
After taking care of your loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate can have a meaningful impact.
Pictured: Lady Lilith about 1866-1868 by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) Red and black chalk. Accepted by H M Government in Lieu of Inheritance Tax from the Estate of the late Ian Stephenson of Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria, and allocated to Tullie House, 2024
Legacy gifts help us to protect and share everything that makes Tullie special, from our collections and exhibitions to our learning programmes and community work.
Many of the objects, artworks and archives cared for by Tullie today have been generously donated by individuals and families who wanted to preserve Cumbria’s stories for future generations. These gifts have helped shape the collections we care for today and continue to inspire visitors of all ages.
They ensure future generations can continue to discover, learn and create their own memories.
Some people choose to leave a general gift to support Tullie’s work where it is most needed. Others prefer to support a particular area, such as exhibitions, learning programmes, our community activities like Meet Me at the Museum, which supports people living with dementia and older adults, or the care and conservation of our historic buildings and collections.
If you are considering leaving a specific item or collection, we would recommend getting in touch with us to discuss this further.
Please note that when considering leaving a gift in your Will, we recommend you seek professional advice from your solicitor, as we are unable to provide legal advice.
For more information, please contact: development@tullie.org.uk.
All enquiries will be treated with sensitivity and without obligation.
Museum, art gallery, community hub, generally great place. Forward-thinking programme of special exhibitions and events. With an almost 1 million-strong collection, just saying.
Tullie, Castle Street,
Carlisle, Cumbria,
CA3 8TP, UK
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