Welcome to The Beacon Museum
We are now closed, however we are open tomorrow 10:00 – 16:30
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EVENT – KIDS
19 & 20 October 2024 | 11am, 1pm, 3pm
PET ENCOUNTERS
Learn about animals, their habitats and where they originate from. You’ll also get the opportunity to interact with many of the animals.
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WORKSHOP
19 October 2024 | 11.00am – 1.00pm
AUTUMNAL WREATH
This October get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home.
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EVENT
24 October 2024 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
Introducing a book club with a difference! Each month we’ll set a theme that compliments the museum’s changing exhibitions.
Seaside
Grab your bucket and spade and celebrate all things seaside in a unique exhibition brought to you by the Beacon Team!
Build sandcastles on our indoor beach, put on your own Punch and Judy show, and learn all about the seaside.
20 July 2024 – 13 October 2024 | The Harbour Gallery
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YOUR VISIT
Discover our past, present and future.
VISIT
Everything you need to know on visiting The Beacon Museum.
GALLERIES
Whether you’re 4 or 104, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Beacon Museum.
HOWLING WOLF ARTISAN BAKERY AND CAFE
Sit back and relax with family and friends and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in the Café.
THE BEACON PORTAL
Looking to hire a room? Well look no further.
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HARBOUR AND TOWN TRAIL
There is more to discover at Whitehaven Harbour!
Use the West Cumbria with the Beacon Museum App to find points of interest along the trail and the use the GPS enabled map to track your progress.