Discover the past, present and future at the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven…

  the whole museum is very interesting and well worth a visit both for locals and visitors alike. only problem we had was the lift was out of order and as... read more we both have arthritis it was a struggle up and down the stairs but well worth it. Had a lovely coffee in the ca

  Our kids had a fabulous time here. They spent HOURS going through all the exhibits. We were so impressed by the number and quality of the interactive exhibits. We've never... read more been to such a fascinating museum before, absolutely

  We visited the museum and was amazed at the different topics that were covered over the four floors. Many of the exhibits are brought in at different times so each... read more visit could potentially have something new. Would recommend for families as there are some interactive exhibits that will keep them interested.

  We visited the museum and was amazed at the different topics that were covered over the four floors. Many of the exhibits are brought in at different times so each... read more visit could potentially have something new. Would recommend for families as there are some interactive exhibits that will keep them in

  Stumbled on this museum almost by accident, and can honestly say it is one of the best we have encountered. It has lots of historical information and is full of... read more interactive displays to spark your interest and keep children interested. During our visit, we noticed one of the staff spending quality time with children. We can more than recommend this to anyone, especially families, and sure you will come away as pleased as us. All the staff were welcoming and friendly and made our visit extra special.

  Stumbled on this museum almost by accident, and can honestly say it is one of the best we have encountered. It has lots of historical information and is full of... read more interactive displays to spark your interest and keep children interested. During our visit, we noticed one of the staff spending quality time with children. We can more than recommend this to anyone, especially families, and sure you will come away as pleased as us. All the staff were welcoming and friendly and made our visit extra

  This museum has some of the best interactive displays I have come across in a small museum. It is also kept up to date. There is a panel on covd... read more and the section on slavery - Whitehaven was the 5th most important port in terms of involvement - includes contributions from freed slaves to the abolitionist movement. The classic plan of a slave ship was of a Whitehaven vessel.

There is a floor devoted largely to Sellafield and the Nuclear power industry.

The steer your sailing vessel into harbour should appeal to young gamers, especially if they can bring the ship alongside without crashing into the pier.

Staff at the entrance desk are friendly and although you do have to pay, the prices are reasonable for somewhere you could spend a wet morning without becoming bored. If you didn't know how important Whitehaven was in the tobacco trade before the War of Independence you will after your visit.

There is a pay and display car park and a cafe.

  This museum has some of the best interactive displays I have come across in a small museum. It is also kept up to date. There is a panel on covd... read more and the section on slavery - Whitehaven was the 5th most important port in terms of involvement - includes contributions from freed slaves to the abolitionist movement. The classic plan of a slave ship was of a Whitehaven vessel.

There is a floor devoted largely to Sellafield and the Nuclear power industry.

The steer your sailing vessel into harbour should appeal to young gamers, especially if they can bring the ship alongside without crashing into the pier.

Staff at the entrance desk are friendly and although you do have to pay, the prices are reasonable for somewhere you could spend a wet morning without becoming bored. If you didn't know how important Whitehaven was in the tobacco trade before the War of Independence you will after your visit.

There is a pay and display car park an

  We have had a "Whitehaven Marina walk" and the museum was a part of it. Nice location and good place to learn something about Whitehaven and its history.
They try... read more to make it even more interesting, as "Medieval Medicine" exhibition was a part of it.

  We have had a "Whitehaven Marina walk" and the museum was a part of it. Nice location and good place to learn something about Whitehaven and its history.
They try... read more to make it even more interesting, as "Medieval Medicine" exhibition was a pa

  Fascinating museums with interactive exhibits, so much to see. Great views over harbour. Lovely staff and excellent cafe with marina views, sitting in the sun there was lovely. White haven... read more is lucky to have this beautiful museum it’s top class.

  great place to learn something. Cafe was very good and reasonable prices. Did not have lunch there but meals looked very good. Our lemon cake and coffee was

  Fascinating museums with interactive exhibits, so much to see. Great views over harbour. Lovely staff and excellent cafe with marina views, sitting in the sun there was lovely. White haven... read more is lucky to have this beautiful museum it’s t

  Super museum with an excellent touring exhibition on Medieval Medicine. There is so much to see and do here. We will be back!

  Super museum with an excellent touring exhibition on Medieval Medicine. There is so much to see and do here. We will be back!

  I came to see the photographic exhibition of the natural world and that was mind blowing. Great pictures with explanations of the subjects. So might as well enjoy the rest... read more of the museum. Well lovely clean and interactive displays about Whitehaven, the harbour the history of trade, mining, and sellafield. Love the tv screens that lets you explore and how great to be a weather forecaster for real with the text to read out for real. Views from the building over the harbour are great and even on a miserable weather day it looks fab. Did I mention the staff? Well so friendly and helpful, providing options for an annual fee. This is a must to teach children to see the history and a must for adults to enjoy the relics and information provided. I could highly recommend this place for a visit.