Welcome to The Beacon Museum

We are currently not open, but we will be open today at: 10:00.

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WHAT’S ON

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EXHIBITION

21st October 2023 – 15 April 2024 

MINI GOLF: CUMBERLAND EDITION

Discover the historic sites of Cumbria in our playable 9 hole mini golf course. Booking is required.

Included in museum admission, but time slot must be booked.

 

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WORKSHOP

29 November | 6.30pm-9pm

CHRISTMAS CRACKER WORKSHOP

Learn how to make and decorate your own deluxe crackers filled with handmade gifts for your Christmas table

£25 per person.

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CHILDRENS

16 December – 21 December 2023

SANTA’S GROTTO

From 16 December – 21 December make some Christmas crafts, take a magical Santa trail through the museum’s four floors, play a festive round of mini golf and visit Santa’s grotto to meet the man himself!

 

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

CUMBERLAND SPORTS

Discover Cumberland’s sporting history.

30 September 2023 – 7 January 2024

The Light and Dark 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.