A REMBRANDT masterpiece is on it’s way to Whitehaven.

Aug 19, 2022 | Media release

The Beacon Museum will host ‘Saskia van Uylenburgh in Arcadian Costume’ from September 24 to January 8. The piece is on loan from the National Gallery in London. Copeland’s Customer and Visitor Experience Manager, Heather Holmes, said: “We are thrilled to have this...

Glass Work Session

Aug 16, 2022 | Past event

November Workshops Glass work taster session – Wednesday 16 November – 6pm GLASS WORK TASTER SESSION                                       Wednesday 16 November at 6pm Join the incredible Roxy from RD Glass who will take you through an introductory taster...

Lonsdale Belt takes centre stage at exhibition

Jun 14, 2022 | Media release

AN EXHIBITION about the ‘Yellow Earl’ of Lonsdale has been boosted by a unique star attraction. The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven has been hosting the exhibition, which charts the extravagant lifestyle of Hugh Cecil Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl...

Museum staff ready to welcome visitors

Jun 7, 2022 | Media release

STAFF and volunteers at the Beacon Museum are ready to give a warm welcome to visitors this summer. Ten colleagues recently completed the ‘Welcome to Excellence – Exceeding Visitor Expectations’ training course, accredited by Visit England. The...

Help host a masterpiece

May 31, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum in Whitehaven is looking for volunteers to help out with the exhibiting of a masterpiece. Later this year, the museum will host a priceless artwork on tour from the National Gallery. In the past, under this scheme, the museum exhibited Jean-Siméon...