Cristina Picchi: Work in Progress talk with Dr. Gill Notman

Oct 27, 2022 | Museum Event

Cristina Picchi: Work in Progress talk with Dr. Gill Notman October 30, 2022 – 11:00 – 12:00 Cristina Picchi: Work in Progress talk with Dr. Gill Notman at the Beacon Museum October 30, 202211:00 – 12:00 Italian filmmaker Cristina Picchi has been...

A very special Christmas at the Beacon Museum

Oct 26, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum has revealed an exciting programme of Christmas events. There is something for everyone, from wreath-making for kids to family photography sessions – and there’s even a chance to meet Frozen’s Elsa. See all the details below....

Museum and its staff deemed ‘superb’

Oct 26, 2022 | Media release

STAFF at The Beacon Museum have been recognised as offering visitors an exceptional experience. The team has been awarded the ‘Welcome Accolade’ by tourism body Visit England. It means the museum has been assessed by experts for its content, staff, cleanliness,...

Could you take care of a masterpiece?

Oct 26, 2022 | Media release

COULD you help take care of a masterpiece? A 400-year-old Rembrandt painting is currently drawing the crowds at Whitehaven’s Beacon Museum, and people are being offered once-in-a-lifetime volunteering opportunities. The Dutch master’s ‘Saskia van...

Pirates return to Whitehaven

Oct 19, 2022 | Media release

ONE OF The Beacon Museum’s most successful exhibitions is set to make a comeback. Return of the Pirates will run at the harbourside attraction from this Saturday (October 22) until January 22. Pirates of the Beacon Museum had an incredibly successful run over the...