KS4 students from Mayfield School have been exploring the fascinating history behind Whitehaven’s street names through the ‘Street Life’ project, in partnership with the Beacon Museum. With guidance from Alan Gillon, Learning and Exhibition Engagement Manager at The...
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...
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...
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...