Welcome to The Beacon Museum
We are currently closed, but we will be open today: 10:00 – 16:30
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EVENT
5 November 2024 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
West Cumbria Railways – A talk by Peter Rooke on the history of West Cumbria Railways.
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WORKSHOP – ADULTS
9 November 2024 | 10.00am – 12.00pm
DAZZLING DOODLE ART
Come along to learn a new exciting skill, how to make beautiful doodle art pieces completely unique to you.
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EVENT
28 November 2024 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
Introducing a book club with a difference!
Novembers Theme – All Creatures Great and Small
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Stunning images will be unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at The Beacon Museum.
26 October 2024 – 26 January 2025 | The Harbour Gallery
Stormy Scene by William Fortescue, Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Credit: © William Fortescue.
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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.