Inspired by Industry exhibition underway at The Beacon Museum.

Jan 9, 2025 | Media release

A captivating new art exhibition featuring powerful depictions of West Cumbria’s industrial heritage will open at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. Running from 18 January through to 30 March in the museum’s Light and Dark Gallery, ‘Inspired by Industry’ delves into West...

Cast Your Vote: 25 Amazing Images Compete for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024

Nov 28, 2024 | Exhibition, Media release

© David Northall, Wildlife Photographer of the Year Wildlife and nature photography lovers from around the globe are invited to have their say and vote for their favourite image to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024. From a determined...

Local clubs invited to celebrate sport

Jun 29, 2023 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum is looking for sports clubs to become involved in a very special exhibition. From October, the attraction in Whitehaven will celebrate all that is great about Cumberland’s local sports scene, past and present. Some clubs have already agreed to get on...

The Titanic Honour and Glory

Jun 2, 2023 | Media release

A NEW exhibition at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven explores the legacy of the world’s most famous ship, the Titanic. Voted one of the top five exhibitions in the UK by The Times, Titanic Honour and Glory reveals the story of the tragic liner through original...

Half-term fun planned for The Beacon Museum

May 11, 2023 | Media release

This half-term visitors can get involved in a host of fun activities at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. The harbourside attraction is home to the ‘Romans – Are We There Yet?’ exhibition, which runs until 1 October. Roman oil lamp making sessions will run on 28 May...