Welcome to The Beacon Museum

We are open today |  10.00am – 4.30pm

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WHAT’S ON

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EVENT – KIDS

Tuesday 8 April  | 11.00am & 1.00pm

GLASS WORKSHOP FOR KIDS

Have fun trying something new and enjoy being creative with hands on help and the freedom to create your own design. 

EVENT – KIDS

Friday 18 April  | 11.00am, 1.00pm, 3.00pm

BUBBLE MAGIC WORKSHOP

In this workshop, children will get to stand inside a giant bubble and learn the tips and tricks to create their own balloon models!

EVENT – TALK

Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 6.00pm

IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID REMFRY MBE RA

*TICKETS GO ON SALE SOON*

Cumberland Sports exihibition image showing a bust of the head of Cumbrian Fell Runner, Joss Naylor

Sharmanka – Merry-Go-World 

A unique fusion of a multitude of art-forms combining kinetic sculptures with synchronised soundtrack and lighting design.

5 April – 1 June 2025 | The Harbour Gallery

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Cumberland Sports exihibition image showing a bust of the head of Cumbrian Fell Runner, Joss Naylor

We Think the World of You,

People and Dogs Drawn by David

Remfry MBE RA

Delicate portraits reveal the mutual understanding and sympathy of these relationships.

5 April – 22 June 2025 | The Light and Dark 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.

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