Welcome to The Beacon Museum

We are currently closed, but we will be open today: 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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WORKSHOP

19 October 2024 | 11.00am – 1.00pm

AUTUMNAL WREATH

This October get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home.

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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.

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

Seaside

 

Grab your bucket and spade and celebrate all things seaside in a unique exhibition brought to you by the Beacon Team!

Build sandcastles on our indoor beach, put on your own Punch and Judy show, and learn all about the seaside.

20 July 2024 – 13 October 2024 | 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.