Welcome to The Beacon Museum

We are now closed, however we are open tomorrow 10:00 – 16:30

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WHAT’S ON

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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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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.

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WORKSHOP – ADULTS *LIMITED SPACES*

27 October 2024 | 11.00am – 1.30pm

INTRODUCTION TO KINTSUGI

Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun, creative way , and create beautiful ceramic pieces to take home. 

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

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.