The Beacon
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The Beacon
- Tuesday10:00am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday10:00am - 4:30pm
- Thursday10:00am - 4:30pm
- Friday10:00am - 4:30pm
- Saturday10:00am - 4:30pm
- Sunday10:00am - 4:30pm
Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Right out on the windy west coast of Cumbria is The Beacon, which has provided a well-used museum service for local families and visitors since it reopened in purpose built gallery spaces in 1996. It draws on rich collections – fine and decorative arts, social history, archaeology and natural sciences – that tell the story of the area, in particular the maritime history of Whitehaven. The interpretation is lively, with lots of activities for children.