Discover the past, present and future at the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven…
Plan your visit
From Pre-History to the Present, our interactive galleries and exhibitions are waiting for you to explore.
Here’s everything you need to know before visiting us.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Beacon.
West Strand
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7LY
Explore our Galleries
Mezzanine
Take a trip back in the not-too-distant past; discover toys, ride a Chopper bike and present the weather forecast!
Copeland’s Changing Times
Copeland’s history dates back thousands of years, long before the Romans or Vikings landed.
Exhibitions and Events
Free Entry Family Activity Day
Saturday 16th July
Pirates of the Beacon Museum
Saturday 30 April 2022 – Monday 29th August 2022
Harbour & 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.