What’s on
View what activities, talks and workshops we have coming up at the museum.
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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 – from following the trail of mischievous elves, to getting involved in festive experiments, to meeting Santa’s helpers, there really is something for everyone.
PLEASE NOTE THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A SANTA’S VISIT
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21 & 22 December 2024 | 10am – 4.00pm
SANTA’S GROTTO
“SANTA! SANTA’S COMING! I KNOW HIM!”
Santa managed to re-jig his busy schedule ‘and he’ll be joining us for our Christmas Extravaganza!
*Please note that spaces to Santa’s Grotto are VERY limited*
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EVENT
Tuesday 7 January 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic – Whitehaven Clockmakers given by Tony Calvin, Chair of Friends of The Beacon.
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EVENT
Thursday 30 January 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
A book club with a difference!
January’s Theme – Inspire Me
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EVENT
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic – WIlliam Street Memorial Lectures
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EVENT
Thursday 27 February 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
A book club with a difference!
February’s Theme – ART!
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EVENT
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic -TBC .
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EVENT
Thursday 27 March 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
A book club with a difference!
March’s Theme – What day is it?
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EVENT
Tuesday 1 April 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic -TBC .
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EVENT
Thursday 29 April 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
A book club with a difference!
April’s Theme – Pure Imagination
Continue exploring
Galleries
Whether you’re 4 or 104, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Beacon Museum.
Howling Wolf
Sit back and relax with family and friends and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in the café.
Schools
Our education team bring the primary curriculum and much more, to life.