NEWS AND MEDIA RELEASES
Beacon Museum offers free entry to local schools affected by Storm Eowyn
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 - were...
Mayfield School students explore Whitehaven’s history with the Beacon Museum.
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.
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
Hop into this walkthrough experience, where visitors will be able to immerse themselves in The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
6 July 2024 – 1 September 2024.
The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail to The Beacon
Hop into this walkthrough experience, where visitors will be able to immerse themselves in The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
6 July 2024 – 1 September 2024.
Second Thoughts
27 April 2024 – 23 June 2024
Seaside
Celebrate all things seaside!
20 July 2024 – 13 October 2024.
L S Lowry
Discover the story of L S Lowry and his Cumberland connection | 20 Jan 2024 – 14 April 2024
Bronze Age Gold Arm Ring
Rare Bronze Age find to go on show in Cumberland museum A Bronze Age gold arm ring of regional significance and national interest will soon go on show at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. The artefact was discovered in 2019 in West Cumbria by a local detectorist and...
Mini Golf: Cumberland Edition
Mini-Golf Cumberland exhibition to open at The Beacon Museum Get your putters at the ready for the opening of a new family-friendly experience at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. Mini-Golf Cumberland opens in time for the start of the October half-term – this Saturday...