Museum to trial new ‘quiet hour’

Jan 31, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum in Whitehaven is to trial a new ‘quiet hour,’ when visitors can enjoy reduced sound and subdued lighting. The harbourside attraction will run the scheme once a month for three months – from 10 am until 11am on the Sundays of February 6, March 6 and...

Beacon Museum gets ready for two exciting new exhibitions

Jan 14, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum will host two exciting new exhibitions from February 5. Ian Andrews – The Sketchbook and the Collider draws fascinating links between fine art and particle physics. It will run alongside Cumbria Thro’ The Lens, a collection of interesting and...

Visit England award for The Beacon Museum

Nov 3, 2021 | Media release

STORYTELLING at The Beacon Museum has been recognised by Visit England as going the ‘extra mile’ to make visits to the museum more engaging and interactive. Visit England’s ‘The Best Told Story’ award is given to attractions where visitors leave having thoroughly...

Frightful family-friendly fun at the Beacon Museum

Oct 13, 2021 | Media release

For Immediate Release SPOOKY trails and ghostly stories are on offer at the Beacon Museum this half term. The activities are included in the ticket price of the harbourside attraction, and children are encouraged to come along in their scariest fancy dress. The...

Print exhibition showcases creative Cumbrian artists

Oct 5, 2021 | Media release

For Immediate Release CUMBRIAN printmakers will be showcasing their latest designs at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. Artists from all over Cumbria will join together to celebrate the diversity of printmaking in modern Britain. The Cumbrian Printmakers Exhibition...