Welcome to The Beacon Museum
We are currently closed, but we will be open today: 10:00 – 16:30
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Discover our past, present and future.
VISIT
Everything you need to know on visiting The Beacon Museum.
THE BEACON SHOP
Discover the perfect gift and remember your visit with something special.
HOWLING WOLF ARTISAN BAKERY AND CAFE
Sit back and relax with family and friends and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in the Café.
THE BEACON GROTTO
The elves are bustling with excitement… and you’re invited to join them in The Beacon Grotto. Join the elves in their magical workshop and meet Santa in his mailroom.
6 and 7 December 2025 | The Beacon Portal
WORKSHOP
Sunday 30 November 2025 | 11.00am – 1.30pm
FESTIVE CONTEMPORARY GILDING
FAMILY EVENT
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025 | 10.00am – 4.00pm
THE BEACON GROTTO
EXHIBITION
Saturday 20 September 2025 – Sunday 1 February 2026
SERVICE, SOLIDARITY & SACRIFICE
VOLUNTEER
At The Beacon Museum, we believe everyone has something unique to contribute. There are many ways to get involved, from guiding visitors through our galleries and assisting our curator to digitising our collection. We also offer opportunities to participate in one-off projects, care for artefacts, repair costumes, or support events. Whatever your interests, there’s a place for you at The Beacon Museum.
GET INVOLVED →
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HARBOUR AND TOWN TRAIL
There is more to discover at Whitehaven Harbour!
Use the West Cumbria with the Beacon Museum App to find points of interest along the trail and the use the GPS enabled map to track your progress.