THE TIDES OF INNOVATION
HOW WEST CUMBERLAND HAS SHAPED THE WORLD
GO ON A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME, FROM THE ANCIENT EXPORT OF LANGDALE AXES TO MODERN ADVANCEMENTS IN INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY.
15 FEBRUARY – 23 MARCH 2025
The West Cumberland coast has been an inspirational influence on the world for over five thousand years. From the use of Langdale Axes influencing the Agricultural Revolution in the Neolithic Period, our coal used to power the world to today. Our people and our community have influenced and changed the world
This exhibition will look at achievements of the past and present through objects, processes and people.
Looking forward we can see the creativity of our young people and the redevelopment of our land through rewilding and creation of community focused areas
How our ancestors, relatives and ourselves have reached out and influenced the world.
This exhibition is included in museum admission fee.
UPCOMING RELATED EVENTS
TALK
WOOL STORIES
Saturday 22 March | 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Invisible
Access
The Beacon Museum was purpose-built with access for all in mind.
All floors except our Pop Gallery Mezzanine are accessible to wheelchair users and our exhibitions are user-friendly for all ages and abilities.
Find out how to make the most of your visit and plan your trip in advance on our Accessibility at the Museum page.
Get in touch
We are happy to help with planning your visit. Please contact us for further information on Accessibility:
The Beacon Museum
West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LY
01946 592302
thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk
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UPCOMING EXHIBTIONS
SHARMANKA – MERRY-GO-WORLD
5 April – 1 June
A unique fusion of a multitude of art-forms combining kinetic sculptures with synchronised soundtrack and lighting design.
WE THINK THE WORLD OF YOU – People and Dogs drawn together by David Remfry MBE RA
5 April – 22 June
Delicate portraits reveal the mutual understanding and sympathy of these relationships.
GIANT SOFT BRICKS PLAYLAND
21 June – 14 September
Entertaining, hands-on, soft-play which is suitable for 1-12 year olds.