The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven has received an outstanding 97% overall quality score following its latest VisitEngland Quality Assessment, carried out on earlier this month. The result represents an increase on the museum’s previous assessment and provides strong...
Visitors to The Beacon Museum this May can look forward to a packed programme of exhibitions, talks and family activities that span centuries of history, from Roman Britain to the pop culture of the 1990s. Two popular exhibitions continue to run throughout the month....
The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is set to offer a vibrant and varied programme this April, combining major exhibitions, creative workshops and engaging events for all ages, as the museum continues to celebrate culture, creativity and local heritage. Taking centre...
Join The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven for a trip back in time with new exhibition; I Grew Up 90s, a vibrant and immersive exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic decades. Opening in the Harbour Gallery on 28 March and running until 21 June 2026, the...
The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is gearing up for a lively March 2026, with a programme that blends heritage, creativity and family‑friendly activities – all building towards the launch of a major new exhibition. Opening on 28 March, the next major exhibition; I...