What’s on

View what activities, talks and workshops we have coming up at the museum.

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WHAT’S ON

                                       

EXHIBITION – Harbour Gallery 

5 April – 1 June 2025 

SHARMANKA MERRY GO WORLD

A unique fusion of a multitude of art-forms combining kinetic sculptures with synchronised soundtrack and lighting design.

EXHIBITION – Light and Dark Gallery

5 April – 22 June 2025

WE THINK THE WORLD OF YOU – People and Dogs drawn together by David Remfry MBE RA

Delicate portraits reveal the mutual understanding and sympathy of these relationships.

EVENT – POP UP 

Saturday 26 April | 10.00am – 4.30pm & Sunday 27 April | 11:00am – 4.00pm

STREETS POP UP

How times change!
Continuing our series of monthly pop-up events, The Beacon Museum invites you to step back in time this weekend and explore Whitehaven’s historic streets. Our amazing volunteers have dug into the archives to uncover some fantastic old photos, now paired with brand new ‘Now and Then’ images that show just how much things have changed.

EVENT

Thursday 24 April 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm

BEACON BOOK CLUB

A book club with a difference!

April’s Theme – Pure Imagination

EVENT – TALK

Tuesday 6 May 2025 | 7.30pm

FRIENDS OF THE BEACON

Postman’s Paths by Alan Cleaver

EVENT *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 10 May 2025| 9.15am – 10.00am

FREEDOM FLOW YOGA

Ruth will guide you with a beautiful breath meditation and gentle movements, which will help you to unwind.

EVENT – TALK

Wednesday 14 May 2025| 2.00pm

GALLERY TALK WITH DAVID REMFRY

We’re delighted to welcome acclaimed contemporary painter David Remfry RA MBE to The Beacon Museum. Join us as he conducts a gallery tour of the exhibition and hear him reveal the inspirations behinds We Think the World of You.

EVENT – TALK

Wednesday 14 May 2025| 6.00pm

IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID REMFRY

In Conversation with David Remfry offers an intimate and insightful dialogue with the acclaimed artist..

EXHIBITION – Harbour Gallery 

21 June – 14 September 2025

GIANT SOFT BRICKS PLAYLAND

Entertaining, hands-on, soft-play which is suitable for 1 – 10 years. Separate fee to museum admission

EXHIBITION – Light and Dark Gallery 

5 July – 7 September 2025

FORTY FARMS

This exhibition is the result of frank conversations about change in the landscapes of Cumbria.

Eat, shop and discover

Howling Wolf Artisan Bakery and Cafe

Bakery & Cafe serving delicious coffee & meals & in-house baked bread & pastries.  For more information click here (please note this link takes you to a Facebook page).

Tues-Sat 10.00am – 4.30pm

Sun 10.00am-4:00pm.

The Beacon Museum Shop

Featuring a range of unique gifts that continue the story and themes of your visit. From iconic Whitehaven scenes in print, to locally crafted preserves and gifts.

Explore Whitehaven

The Beacon Team have lots of knowledge of Whitehaven and the local areas. They are more than happy to help direct you to discover the stunning area surrounding the Museum.

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