I Grew Up 90s

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The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

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Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the Nineties to vivid life. This exhibition has been curated by collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox.

Revisit the days of Britpop and Cool Britannia, and discover the cultural treasures that 90s youth held dear. From the Spice Girls to Lara Croft, Power Rangers to Pokemon, Trainspotting to Teletubbies.

I Grew Up 90s looks at Nineties Britain through the lens of youth. Visitors can expect to encounter beloved toys and video games, fashion, food, film and of course the music, that defined the decade.

This exhibition has been curated by collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox.

The Beacon Museum's opening times change during school holidays, please visit our website.

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Season (28 Mar 2026 - 21 June 2026)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Saturday	10:00	- 16:30
Sunday	11:00	- 16:00

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