What’s on
View what activities, talks and workshops we have coming up at the museum.
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WORKSHOP
14 September 2024 | 9.15am – 10.00am
FREEDOM FLOW YOGA
Start your morning off right by discovering the healing properties of yoga in The Beacon Portal.
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EVENT
26 September 2024 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
Introducing a book club with a difference! Each month we’ll set a theme that compliments the museum’s changing exhibitions.
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EVENT
1 October 2024 | 7.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE BEACON – AGM
The Friends of the Beacon Museum Annual General Meeting, with an update on the Beacon Museum’s plans for 2025 and beyond
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EVENT
19 October 2024 | 11.00am – 1.00pm
PUMPKIN CENTREPIECE
This October get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home.
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EVENT – KIDS
19 & 20 October 2024 | 11am, 1pm, 3pm
PET ENCOUNTERS
Learn about animals, their habitats and where they originate from. You’ll also get the opportunity to interact with many of the animals.
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EVENT
24 October 2024 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm
BEACON BOOK CLUB
Introducing a book club with a difference! Each month we’ll set a theme that compliments the museum’s changing exhibitions.
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WORKSHOP – ADULTS
27 October 2024 | 11.00am – 1.30pm
INTRODUCTION TO KINTSUGI
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun, creative way , and create beautiful ceramic pieces to take home.
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EVENT
31 October 2024 | 7.00pm – 9.00pm
EERIE CUMBRIA –
Eerie Cumbria are back at the Beacon Portal for one night only! Join us for an evening of spine-tingling ghost stories on Thursday 31 October to get yourself in the Halloween spirit! 👻
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EVENT – KIDS
14 December 2024 | 11am, 1pm, 3pm
PET ENCOUNTERS
Learn about animals, their habitats and where they originate from. You’ll also get the opportunity to interact with many of the animals.
Continue exploring
Galleries
Whether you’re 4 or 104, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Beacon Museum.
Howling Wolf
Sit back and relax with family and friends and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in the café.
Schools
Our education team bring the primary curriculum and much more, to life.