What’s on

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

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WHAT’S ON

EXHIBITION – Light and Dark Gallery

18 January – 30 March 2025

INSPIRED BY INDUSTRY

Every picture tells a story – some of West Cumbria’s most well-loved and distinguished artists, showcasing the powerful representations of the areas local industrial past.

EXHIBITION – Harbour Gallery

5 April – 1 June 2025 *OPENING SOON*

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

Thursday 27 March 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm

BEACON BOOK CLUB

A book club with a difference!

March’s Theme – What day is it?

EVENT

Tuesday 1 April 2025 | 7.30pm

FRIENDS OF THE BEACON

Muncaster Castle

EVENT – WORKSHOP – ADULTS *SOLD OUT*

Sunday 6 April 2025 | 11.00am – 1.30pm

INTRO TO KINTSUGI

Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun and creative way and create beautiful ceramic pieces to take home.

EVENT – KIDS

Tuesday 8 April | 11.00am & 1.00pm

GLASS WORKSHOP FOR KIDS

Have fun trying something new and enjoy being creative with hands on help and the freedom to create your own design.

EVENT – KIDS

Thursday 10 & 17 April 2025 | 11.00am & 1.00pm & 3.00pm

PET ENCOUNTERS

Embark on an unforgettable Pet Encounter Experience where you can meet, greet and interact with some of the most adorable and fascinating animals.

EVENT – WORKSHOP – ADULTS

Saturday 12 April 2025 | 9.30am – 4.30pm

NEEDLE FELTED PET PORTRAIT

Learn how to paint with wool to create a beautiful pet portrait using the Needle felting technique.

EVENT – WORKSHOP – ADULTS

Sunday 13 April 2025 | 10.00am – 1.00pm

GLASS FUSING – WAVE

Make your very own piece of freestanding art in this glass fusing class.

EVENT – KIDS

Friday 18 April 2025 | 11.00am & 1.00pm & 3.00pm

BUBBLE MAGIC WORKSHOP

In this workshop, children will get to stand inside a giant bubble and learn the tips and tricks to create their own balloon models!

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

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.

EXHIBITION – Harbour Gallery

21 June – 14 September 2025

GIANT SOFT BRICKS PLAYLAND

Entertaining, hands-on, soft-play which is suitable for 1 – 12 years. Separate fee to museum admission

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.

What’s on

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WHAT’S ON

Eat, shop and discover

Howling Wolf Artisan Bakery and Cafe

The Beacon Museum Shop

Explore Whitehaven

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