Tullie House Museum

We at Raskl are proud to have fabricated the elements that bring Tullie to life. Working in collaboration with the museum, De Matos Ryan, and Acrylicize, we produced bespoke cabinets, display cases, a large cylindrical drum, interactive components, totems, and signage that support the storytelling in this new gallery.

Tullie offers an inviting introduction to the museum’s extraordinary collections, spanning human creativity since 1564, substantial natural science material, and over ten thousand years of history. Housed in the refurbished atrium of the 1990s extension to the Grade I listed building, this permanent space connects Carlisle’s past, present and future through key themes: Social, Wild, Industrial, Resilient, and Revolutionary.

Throughout the process we engaged with local people, community voices, and expert groups to ensure the gallery represents and resonates with those who live in Carlisle. Our design and fabrication were guided by that dialogue: designing for interactivity, multi‑sensory engagement, and objects both handled and viewed. Pieces such as taxidermy birds, fossils, an owl, a toy crane and a fox, are carefully placed to blur lines between display and experience.

From mirrored stainless steel to solid timber, high-security locking systems to CNC’d ply, this was a technically varied build. We used a wide range of materials to deliver robust, interactive and striking elements. Everything was built with public use in mind: durable, secure and cleanly finished.

The result is a multi‑generational, welcoming space rooted in Carlisle but with global relevance. Through design, narrative, and craftsmanship the gallery surprises, educates, and fosters wonder.

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Photography by Stuart Walker