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

  We visited on a wet day from camping hoping to kill some time indoors. We left five hours later and could have stayed longer.

This is an amazing, interactive... read more place for all ages. It has myriad display boards and games (which all work!), a VR mining experience, nostalgia aplenty with displays from the 50s to the 80s including a Pac-Man arcade game (aah, nostalgia!). Every bit of Whitehaven’s history is told through excellent technological displays with hands-on stuff for kids and everyone.

We came because of the weather but we’d rush back again anytime.

This place is excellent!

  Fascinating place plus brilliant use of virtual reality (VR) decending a coal mine, the Lowther family routes in Cumbria and much more.

  We are a couple and visited on a rainy day during the Platinum Jubilee. The admission price of £7 per adult was exceptional value for money.

Very interactive... read more and plenty to do for both adults and children.

Having recently paid £14 each to look at a few walls of ruins in Whitby with nothing to do I still can't believe the Beacon museum is only 7 quid.

If you're not sure, go ahead, you won't regret it.

  We had a great time, very attentive staff lovely displays family fun must visit again!
Even so it was a rainy day this museum made it all worth while... read more for our family visit.

  We visited the Beacon Museum with our three children, aged 13, 11 and 8, whilst on holiday in the area. It was well worth the visit. The exhibits are... read more varied with a number of interactive exhibits that appeal to all ages. The top two floors are particularly well done. The ground floor currently has a Pirate exhibit running which was aimed a bit young for our children but would be fabulous for slightly younger kids. All in all, excellent value for money and would definitely recommend. Probably the best smaller museum we've been to as a family.

  A great experience, lots of interesting thing for children to explore, learning while playing. The views across the bay are fantastic. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
A wonderful... read more place to visit and I would definitely go back again.

  Great views from the tip floor. A interesting museum with friendly and informative staff. A cafe is also on the ground floor.

  We have been exploring Cumbria over the years and have visited most of the larger towns at various times. Whitehaven was one we'd not visited before so a leaflet... read more on the Beacon Museum made it an interesting proposition.
The museum didn't disappoint and the enthusiasm and helpfulness of the staff helped. It's very informative about the place and has some interesting displays.
Whitehaven really is a fascinating little place and its seen a lot of investment which has smartened it up.

  Went with s group from 10-2 plus adults. Everyone plenty to engage with. Two year old loved demolition in selafield exhibition, digging for treasure and playing with cars and giant... read more polar bears. Staff friendly. Very buggy friendly - lift and able to take buggy around. Ideal cafe at the bottom of museum, great cake!

  Fantastic few hours here. My 2 girls 4 and 6 loved it. There is so much to do. We did the craft activity which was about the Chinese New Year.... read more The staff were so friendly. Also get blue light discount. Great value for money.

  A wonderful museum! Plan on spending a few hours both in the musuem and enjoying the spectacular views. The exhibits are very interesting and extrememly well done. ... read more There are subjects to interest everyone. The view from the top floor of the museum is worth the visit by itself. The staff could not have been nicer. You will want to come back. After viewing the museum, take some time to go walk the waterfront and experience what you just learned, fascinating ex

  A wonderful museum! Plan on spending a few hours both in the musuem and enjoying the spectacular views. The exhibits are very interesting and extrememly well done. ... read more There are subjects to interest everyone. The view from the top floor of the museum is worth the visit by itself. The staff could not have been nicer. You will want to come back. After viewing the museum, take some time to go walk the waterfront and experience what you just learned, fascinating experience.

  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

  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 loved it!

  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.