Welcome to The Beacon Museum
We are currently open, so pop in!
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EXHIBITION
27 April 2024 – 13 July 2024
MAY THE TOYS BE WITH YOU
The force is strong at The Beacon Museum! From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must-see exhibition of one of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters.
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EXHIBITION
27 April 2024 -23 June 2024
SECOND THOUGHTS BY FABRICATE
A community exhibition brought to you by local textile group Fabricate. View a collection of fibre artworks made from recycled materials.
Image credit: Fabricate
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EVENTS AT THE PORTAL
26 May 2024
BEGINNER’S HALF-DAY GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP
Join us at The Beacon Portal for a beginners half day glass fusing course. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and guidance. Make up to two dishes and a hanging with your very own designs.
May the Toys be With You
The force is strong at The Beacon Museum! From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must-see exhibition of one of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters
27 April 2024 – 13 July 2024 | The Harbour Gallery
Image credit: Fox Exhibitions
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YOUR VISIT
Discover our past, present and future.
VISIT
Everything you need to know on visiting The Beacon Museum.
GALLERIES
Whether you’re 4 or 104, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Beacon Museum.
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 PORTAL
Looking to hire a room? Well look no further.
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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.