Visitors to The Beacon Museum this May can look forward to a packed programme of exhibitions, talks and family activities that span centuries of history, from Roman Britain to the pop culture of the 1990s. Two popular exhibitions continue to run throughout the month....

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is set to offer a vibrant and varied programme this April, combining major exhibitions, creative workshops and engaging events for all ages, as the museum continues to celebrate culture, creativity and local heritage. Taking centre...

Join The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven for a trip back in time with new exhibition; I Grew Up 90s, a vibrant and immersive exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic decades. Opening in the Harbour Gallery on 28 March and running until 21 June 2026, the...

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is gearing up for a lively March 2026, with a programme that blends heritage, creativity and family‑friendly activities - all building towards the launch of a major new exhibition. Opening on 28 March, the next major exhibition; I Grew...

The Beacon Museum invites visitors to step into the world of John Dalzell Kenworthy, the celebrated West Cumbrian portrait artist whose work captured the character, resilience, and everyday life of his community. JD Kenworthy - The West Cumbrian Portrait Artist is a...

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven promises a rich blend of art, heritage, creativity and fun, as the museum unveils a February programme designed to inspire visitors of all ages. This month sees the opening of a new exhibition in the Light and Dark Gallery, celebrating...

A celebration of Britain’s comic art heritage arrives this month at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, as it becomes one of the first venues to host The Cartoon Museum’s first touring exhibition. Comics: The Famous & Forgotten will open on 17 January and will be held...

Back in the Spring the exhibitions team at the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven was considering which public engagement opportunity to develop that could strongly reach out to local audiences. It soon became apparent, after the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in May, that a...

The Beacon Museum Shop will be getting a fresh new look! From Saturday 20 September until Saturday 25 October, the shop will be closed for refurbishment. Don’t worry though—some of your favourite items will still be available to buy at a temporary stall near...

This autumn, The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven will open a new exhibition telling the powerful and personal stories of local people in World War II. Running from 20 September 2025 through to 1 February 2026, Service, Solidarity and Sacrifice offers a moving story-led...

This summer, The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is hosting an exhibition by British Life Photographer of the Year, and Cumbrian farmer, Amy Bateman. Running from 5 July to 7 September, Forty Farms offers visitors an unprecedented look into the lives of 40 farmers across...

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven invites families to discover a brand-new, immersive play experience like no other this summer. From 21 June to 14 September 2025, Giant Soft Bricks Playland takes over the museum’s Harbour Gallery with a colourful indoor playground that...

Take a nostalgic journey through the lively pub heritage of Whitehaven at The Pop Inn – a special pop-up event hosted at The Beacon Portal on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May, from 10am to 4pm. Inspired by the iconic “Ye Olde Inns of Whitehaven, 1846–1958” map, this pop...

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is hosting a pop up event to commemorate VE day on Saturday 10 May 2025. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, and communities across the country are coming together to commemorate this important milestone....

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is set to welcome art and dog lovers alike with We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together, an exhibition by renowned artist David Remfry MBE RA. Opening on 5 April 2025 and running until 22 June, this collection of...

The Beacon Museum will host the spell-binding Sharmanka Merry-Go-World exhibition from 5 April – 1 June in the Harbour Gallery. This unique showcase, presented by Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre for the first time England, brings an extraordinary fusion of kinetic...

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...

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...