Welcome to The Beacon Museum

We are open today: 10:00 – 16:30

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WHAT’S ON

                                           SEE ALL EVENTS

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EVENT

3 December 2024 | 7.30pm

FRIENDS OF THE BEACON

Post Haste for Christmas with Alan Cleaver and Lesley Park (Authors of ‘A Lake District Christmas’)

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EVENT – KIDS

14 December 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 

21 & 22 December 2024 | 10am – 4.30pm

THE BEACON MUSEUM’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

A festive weekend, full of holiday cheer, perfect for the whole family.

PLEASE NOTE THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A SANTA’S VISIT

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.