New exhibition charts the extravagant life of the Yellow Earl

Apr 6, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters. Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882. He owned much of Whitehaven and its...

Exciting opportunities at The Beacon Museum

Mar 9, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum in Whitehaven is looking for volunteers to get involved in a range of exciting projects. Those who offer to lend a hand could be helping look after artefacts, repairing costumes, assisting at events or guiding visitors round the galleries....

Museum to trial new ‘quiet hour’

Jan 31, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum in Whitehaven is to trial a new ‘quiet hour,’ when visitors can enjoy reduced sound and subdued lighting. The harbourside attraction will run the scheme once a month for three months – from 10 am until 11am on the Sundays of February 6, March 6 and...

Beacon Museum gets ready for two exciting new exhibitions

Jan 14, 2022 | Media release

THE BEACON Museum will host two exciting new exhibitions from February 5. Ian Andrews – The Sketchbook and the Collider draws fascinating links between fine art and particle physics. It will run alongside Cumbria Thro’ The Lens, a collection of interesting and...

Visit England award for The Beacon Museum

Nov 3, 2021 | Media release

STORYTELLING at The Beacon Museum has been recognised by Visit England as going the ‘extra mile’ to make visits to the museum more engaging and interactive. Visit England’s ‘The Best Told Story’ award is given to attractions where visitors leave having thoroughly...

Frightful family-friendly fun at the Beacon Museum

Oct 13, 2021 | Media release

For Immediate Release SPOOKY trails and ghostly stories are on offer at the Beacon Museum this half term. The activities are included in the ticket price of the harbourside attraction, and children are encouraged to come along in their scariest fancy dress. The...