The Ruskin will host a digital exhibition in Lancaster University’s new Data Immersion Suite. John Ruskin’s lecture diagrams and other works will be displayed on high-resolution screens, showcasing the quality and versatility of the Collection.

The Ruskin are presenting to Explore Art in Newcastle on 19 May 2025, introducing the group to John Ruskin, the Collection, and a deep-dive into daguerreotypes.

The Ruskin VR is at Windermere Science Festival this year, offering families a chance to try out our latest VR experiences and the AR postcards.

Works from The Ruskin Whitehouse Collection are on loan as part of the ‘Proust y las artes’ exhibition at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bournemisza in Madrid.

Following approval by the University’s Senate and Council, The Ruskin has launched a new Research Institute encouraging researchers from a range of subjects to partake in cross-disciplinary research with lasting impact.

The Ruskin is showcasing new VR and AR experiences at the British Council Malaysia’s Pop-Up Study UK event in the Sunway Pyramid, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Renovations will soon be made to future-proof The Ruskin building so it can continue to meet University Museum accreditation standards, allowing an internationally significant collection to come home to Lancaster.

Daguerreotypes from The Ruskin Whitehouse Collection are featuring in the exhibition 'Photography in Normandy: A pioneering dialogue between the art forms (1840-1890)' at MuMa in Le Havre, France.

Three daguerreotypes depicting Venice, Florence and Pisa will go on display at the National Library of Scotland in their display – ‘Images of Italy’.

The Ruskin Project offers a set of experiences utilising Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) that capture the essence of John Ruskin’s art and philosophy.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Andy Schofield hosted a reception and private view of The Ruskin’s new exhibition, 'John Ruskin and the Science of Sight', at the Royal Society in London.

Joan Winterkorn will describe her encounters with John Ruskin outside of The Ruskin Whitehouse Collection, in unexpected archives and collections across the UK and USA, with particular reference to Ruskin as a book collector.

The degrees of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, were conferred on Professor Dinah Birch CBE and Gabriel Meyer, as part of the 2022 Graduation Ceremonies at Lancaster University.

'John Ruskin in the Age of Science' is a series of exhibitions at Brantwood, Ruskin’s former home on Coniston Water, and at the Royal Society, London.

Looking for inspiration this February half-term? Join us to experiment with natural print at Lancaster’s own Eco Hub, create architecture-inspired art at Lancaster Castle, and imagine ‘future utopias’ at The Venue, Morecambe.

This Winter, join The Ruskin for our series of creative workshops led by artists and makers, in the historic surroundings of Lancaster Castle.

It is with great sorrow that we mark the passing of Dr James S. Dearden.

Looking for inspiration this October half-term? Join us for artist-led sketch/walks, spellbinding storytelling, and sustainable sculpture, and get creative this Autumn with The Ruskin.

This summer, The Ruskin has partnered with the Royal Society for the 2021 edition of Summer Science, a week-long festival celebrating cutting edge UK science.

This summer The Ruskin has partnered with the Royal Society for the 2021 edition of Summer Science a week-long festival celebrating cutting edge UK science.

Planned capital works will represent the most comprehensive upgrade of The Ruskin’s facilities and systems since the iconic building was completed in 1997, and increase future public access to The Ruskin Whitehouse Collection.

'A Model Archive' is an exhibition, workshop and micro-commission exploring the relevance of the design archive today for different uses, and users, as part of the ESRC ‘Festival of Social Science’ 2020.

We explore the international significance of Ruskin’s legacy in our seminar series ‘Ruskin Beyond Britain’.

Lancaster University are launching the collection digitally, using John Ruskin’s works to inspire creative discussion and reflection in challenging times.

The redevelopment of The Ruskin - Library, Museum and Research Centre at Lancaster University continues with the extension of current exhibition Ruskin: Museum of the Near Future.

The Ruskin Seminars invite scholars, artists and thinkers to explore how Ruskin’s ideas can unlock the pressing cultural, social and environmental issues of today and tomorrow.

Lancaster University and the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) are delighted to announce the purchase of the Whitehouse Ruskin Collection.

Lancaster University and the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) are delighted to announce the purchase of the Whitehouse Ruskin Collection.