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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...
Mayfield School students explore Whitehaven’s history with the Beacon Museum.

Mayfield School students explore Whitehaven’s history with the Beacon Museum.

Jan 29, 2025 | Media release

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...
Inspired by Industry exhibition underway at The Beacon Museum.

Inspired by Industry exhibition underway at The Beacon Museum.

Jan 9, 2025 | Media release

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...

Cast Your Vote: 25 Amazing Images Compete for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024

Nov 28, 2024 | Exhibition, Media release

© David Northall, Wildlife Photographer of the Year Wildlife and nature photography lovers from around the globe are invited to have their say and vote for their favourite image to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024. From a determined...
The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail to The Beacon

The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail to The Beacon

Jul 8, 2024 | Exhibition, Media release

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...
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Latest releases

  • The Beacon Museum achieves outstanding quality rating from VisitEnglandJune 24, 2026
  • From Roman Britain to the 90s: Discover What’s On at The Beacon This MayMay 12, 2026
  • From the 90’s to Industrial Heritage: April at The Beacon in WhitehavenMarch 31, 2026
  • I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a GenerationMarch 16, 2026
  • March – A Month of Heritage, Creativity and CommunityFebruary 25, 2026

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