Welcome to The Beacon Museum
We are open 10:00am – 4.30pm
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Discover our past, present and future.
VISIT
Everything you need to know on visiting The Beacon Museum.
THE BEACON SHOP
Discover the perfect gift and remember your visit with something special.
HOWLING WOLF ARTISAN BAKERY AND CAFE
Sit back and relax with family and friends and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in the Café.
EXHIBITION
Saturday 18 July – Sunday 11 Oct 2026
CARBONIFEROUS MONSTERS
HERITAGE EVENTS
11 – 20 September
NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK
KIDS EVENT
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026
THE BEACON SCHOOL OF MAGIC
VOLUNTEER
At The Beacon Museum, we believe everyone has something unique to contribute. There are many ways to get involved, from guiding visitors through our galleries and assisting our curator to digitising our collection. We also offer opportunities to participate in one-off projects, care for artefacts, repair costumes, or support events. Whatever your interests, there’s a place for you at The Beacon Museum.
GET INVOLVED →
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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.