Laurel & Hardy Museum Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Setting

Pros:

• "Some incredible memorabilia and stories laid out either side of the old cinema screen, which very ingeniously shows a number of their films."
• "The little cinema/theatre area has a very cosy feeling to it."
• "Full of authentic memorabilia, some lovely letters sent by Stan Laurel and a good selection of movies showing."
• "A fantastic place if you're a fan, but a really strange set up gives way to a really strange atmosphere."
• "Awesome little museum set up in an old cinema which I seemed quite fitting."
• "An actual cinema in Ulverston its a time capsule of all things Laurel & Hardy."
• "Set in The Roxy theatre Ulverston, it of course shows the duo's films non stop."

Cons:

• "Parking is atrocious for disabled access, you have to pay & Display."
• "Down fall is the place smells a bit musty and isn't very well lit."
• "Some sections look like a car boot sale."
• "Some information boards are in the dark, so much that was difficult to read them."
• "We were expecting to see belongings from Stan Laurel but there were a couple of bits and the rest was someone's collection."
• "Everything a bit dusty & musty."
• "Unfortunately I had to use the gents, which is in a disgusting state."

Staff & Service

Pros:

• "The staff are very welcoming and it was worth the 3 hour drive to a truly special place."
• "The young man who greeted us in a Son's of the Desert fez, was friendly and knowledgeable."
• "Very friendly and informative staff there."
• "Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable."
• "The staff were friendly."
• "The staff are so friendly and helpful."
• "The owner is an awesome guy and really helpful."

Cons:

• "Came here 26th January after checking the website saying it's open. Paid £2.30 parking got to the front door with a sign saying closed for cleaning, recheck the website it says open."
• "The gifts in the shop were poorly priced up, needs updating desperately."
• "The costume part was very dark and the shop was chaotic."
• "I recently ordered a China Mug from the online shopping site... he still hasn't received his gift and it's now the 5th May."
• "Check the website carefully and every page before you go, I could even book tickets online so be careful."

Collection & Exhibits

Pros:

• "They certainly have a lot of stuff! I can't think of place with more passion for their subject matter."
• "Many, many memorabilia of costumes, quotes, props, film collections and collectables."
• "This museum is full of memorabilia, ornaments, news articles and stories."
• "Loads of memorabilia, furniture recovered from Stan's former house and so much information."
• "Had a few selfies with the statues then walked around to the museum... lovely set of memorabilia."
• "The museum is full of information and original artifacts from Stan Laurel's early life."
• "Crammed with information, movie props, thing's from Stan's childhood home, advertising posters and thousands of bits of memorabilia."

Cons:

• "I was a bit disappointed in that the place was rather unkempt and unloved."
• "The narrative of their lives would also do with a bit of organisation, as it felt disconnected."
• "Although we enjoyed it, it could do with some TLC, organizing and brightening up."
• "The two guys running it are pleasant enough, but the place needs severe investment to bring it up to standards we expect in 2023."
• "Far smaller than it's made out on the website."
• "Set in an old cinema this museum has so much potential but is somewhat disappointing."
• "It could do with a good sort as it was very unorganised."