Welcome to The Beacon Museum
We are currently closed, but we will be open today: 10:00 – 16:30
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Discover our past, present and future.
VISIT
Everything you need to know on visiting The Beacon Museum.
THE BEACON SHOP
Discover the perfect gift and remember your visit with something special.
HOWLING WOLF ARTISAN BAKERY AND CAFE
Sit back and relax with family and friends and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in the Café.
TALKING TUESDAY – The Life of Mildred Gale
Explore the remarkable story of Mildred Warner Washington Gale, tracing the early beginnings of the Warner and Washington families in America and her later journey to Whitehaven.
Tuesday 7 July 2026 | 2pm-4pm | The Beacon Portal | £5 per person
EXHIBITION
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 21 June 2026
I GREW UP 90s
WALK AND TALK
Tuesday 23 June | 10.30am – 11.30am
PEOPLE, PUBS & POLITICS
EXHIBITION
Saturday 14 February – Sunday 21 June 2026
J.D. KENWORTHY
VOLUNTEER
At The Beacon Museum, we believe everyone has something unique to contribute. There are many ways to get involved, from guiding visitors through our galleries and assisting our curator to digitising our collection. We also offer opportunities to participate in one-off projects, care for artefacts, repair costumes, or support events. Whatever your interests, there’s a place for you at The Beacon Museum.
GET INVOLVED →
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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.