What’s on
View what activities, talks and workshops we have coming up at the museum.
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EXHIBITION – HARBOUR GALLERY
26 October 2024 – 26 January 2025
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Visit the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History MuseumPhoto Credit: © William Fortescue.
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EXHIBITION – LIGHT AND DARK GALLERY
21 September – 22 December 2024
FABRIC TO FASHION
Uncovering the stories of local manufacturers Edgards, Kangol, Millers and Sekers, their role in the community and how they exported their work around the world.
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EVENT – FAMILY
21 & 22 December 2024 | 10am – 4.30pm
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
A festive weekend, full of holiday cheer, perfect for the whole family PLEASE NOTE THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A SANTA’S VISIT
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EVENT – FAMILY
21 & 22 December 2024 | 10am – 4.00pm
SANTA’S GROTTO
“SANTA! SANTA’S COMING! I KNOW HIM!”
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EVENT – FAMILY
Monday 23 December – Tuesday 7 January
MUSEUM CLOSED
The Beacon Museum will be closed on Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Tuesday 7 January 2025.
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EVENT
Tuesday 7 January 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic – Whitehaven Clockmakers given by Tony Calvin, Chair of Friends of The Beacon.
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EXHIBITION – Light and Dark Gallery
Saturday 18 January – Sunday 23 March
INSPIRED BY INDUSTRY
Featuring 11 unseen Percy Kellys.
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EVENT – WORKSHOP
Saturday 25 January | 11.00am – 1.30pm
Contemporary Gilding
Learn the art of contemporary gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your own home.
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EVENT
Thursday 30 January 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
A book club with a difference!
January’s Theme – Inspire Me
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EVENT – WORKSHOP
Saturday 1 February 2025| 10.00am -12.00pm
THE ART OF APPLIQUE
Make your own art work – the ideas are endless! More details to come!
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EVENT – KIDS
Saturday 1 February 2025| 11am, 1pm, 3pm
PET ENCOUNTERS
Celebrate Chinese New Year – Year of the Snake, with the Pet Encounters.
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EVENT
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic – WIlliam Street Memorial Lectures
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EVENT
Thursday 27 February 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
A book club with a difference!
February’s Theme – ART and ARTISTS
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EVENT
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic -TBC .
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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?
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EVENT
Tuesday 1 April 2025 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON
Talk topic -TBC .
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EVENT
Thursday 24 April 2025 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
A book club with a difference!
April’s Theme – Pure Imagination
Continue exploring
Galleries
Whether you’re 4 or 104, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Beacon Museum.
Howling Wolf
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Schools
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