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...

Find your inner artist at The Beacon Museum

Apr 26, 2023 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum’s successful programme of hands-on art and craft workshops continues this spring. The museum’s range of activities can provide a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, or a way for friends to relax together while creating their own work of art...

Romans: Are we there yet?

Apr 20, 2023 | Media release

VISITORS to The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven can immerse themselves in the Roman era from the end of this month.   ‘Are We There Yet?’ runs from 29 April until 1 October and is a chance to get hands on with lots of interactive exhibits and special activities.   Guest...