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We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together: An Exhibition by David Remfry MBE RA at The Beacon Museum

We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together: An Exhibition by David Remfry MBE RA at The Beacon Museum

Apr 3, 2025 | Media release

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is set to welcome art and dog lovers alike with We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together, an exhibition by renowned artist David Remfry MBE RA. Opening on 5 April 2025 and running until 22 June, this collection of...
Sharmanka Merry-Go-World – An Enchanting Fusion of Art, Movement, and Nostalgia Arrives at the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven.

Sharmanka Merry-Go-World – An Enchanting Fusion of Art, Movement, and Nostalgia Arrives at the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven.

Mar 13, 2025 | Media release

The Beacon Museum will host the spell-binding Sharmanka Merry-Go-World exhibition from 5 April – 1 June in the Harbour Gallery. This unique showcase, presented by Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre for the first time England, brings an extraordinary fusion of kinetic...

Tides of Innovation: A Celebration of West Cumbria’s Global Impact

Feb 13, 2025 | Media release

This Saturday 15 February a new exhibition launches at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. ‘Tides of Innovation’ is a groundbreaking exhibition that explores West Cumbria’s far-reaching influence on the world. Curated by volunteer Mike James, this pioneering exhibition...

Step Back in Time: The Beacon Launches Monthly Pop-Up History Events

Feb 12, 2025 | Media release

The Beacon Museum is launching a new series of monthly pop-up events offering the local community an opportunity to step back in time and explore our rich local history. Each month, these events will focus on a different theme, from the streets of Whitehaven to its...
Beacon Museum offers free entry to local schools affected by Storm Eowyn

Beacon Museum offers free entry to local schools affected by Storm Eowyn

Feb 4, 2025 | Media release

Local school children, whose schools were impacted by Storm Eowyn have been given a free visit to a local museum Following the severe impact of Storm Eowyn, three local schools – Jericho Primary School, Mayfield School and St Benedict’s Catholic High School...
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