A REMBRANDT masterpiece is on it’s way to Whitehaven.
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...
Incredible images head for The Beacon Museum
Incredible images of wildlife are set to be unveiled in a Beacon Museum exhibition later this year. The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year photographic show will run from July 8 to September 4 at the harbourside attraction in Whitehaven. The collection,...
Lonsdale Belt takes centre stage at exhibition
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
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...