Welcome to The Beacon Museum

We are open today: 11:00 – 16:00  

Plan your visit

Support our efforts in creating amazing experiences for families by nominating us for the Family Friendly Museum Award 2025

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WHAT’S ON

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EVENT – TALK

Saturday 22 March 2025 | 2.00pm – 3.00pm

WOOL STORIES

Living in Cumbria, we are surrounded by sheep, but how often do we actually think about them or their impact on history.  

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EVENT

Thursday 27 March 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm

BEACON BOOK CLUB

A book club with a difference!

March’s Theme – What day is it?

EVENT – WORKSHOP – ADULTS

Saturday 12 April 2025 | 9.30am – 4.30pm

NEEDLE FELTED PET PORTRAIT

Learn how to paint with wool to create a beautiful pet portrait using the Needle felting technique.

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

Inspired by Industry

Featuring 11 unseen Percy Kelly’s

Every picture tells a story – some of West Cumbria’s most well-loved and distinguished artists, showcasing the powerful representations of the areas local industrial past.

18 January – 30 March 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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