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...
Fans of The Tale of Peter Rabbit are encouraged to hop along to The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven this summer. They will be able to immerse themselves in the classic Beatrix Potter story at a showcase planned at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven between Saturday 6 July and...
Weave in a visit to The Beacon Museum An exhibition showcasing the work of local textile artists will go on show at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven later this month. A group from the Western Lake District Fells known as Fabricate will be displaying their textiles as...
Summer Seaside exhibition underway at The Beacon Museum You can enjoy all the fun of the seaside by visiting The Beacon Museum this summer. New for 2024, the Whitehaven museum team has brought the beach indoors with a new exhibition covering the history of the...