Welcome to The Beacon Museum
We are currently closed, but we will be open today: 10:00 – 16:30
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EVENT – KIDS
Tuesday 22 July & 12 August | 11am & 1pm
GLASS WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
Make a bowl or wall hanging in this glass fusing class. Enjoy being creative with hands on help and the freedom to create your own design. .
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WALK AND TALK
Thursday 10 July 2025 | 1.30pm – 3.00pm
PITS, PRESIDENTS AND PIRATES
Join us on a fascinating tour of Whitehaven Harbour and Whitehaven Town, while sharing history and trivia on the varied, dangerous & sometimes starry history of Whitehaven.
GIANT SOFT BRICKS PLAYLAND
Entertaining, hands-on, soft-play which is suitable for 6 months – 8 year olds. Separate fee to museum admission. Booking is required. Booking is now open.
21 June – 14 September 2025 | 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.