A woman in an Edwardian costume sells soaps, perfumes and bath salts in a traditional chemist. Behind her are shelves of glass bottles holding a range of lotions and ointments.
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
A group of five people in Edwardian costume pose in front of a painted landscape for their photograph to be taken.
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
A steam train travels through the countryside with trees on its right, and green fields with a church building to its left.
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
A traditional red and cream tram travels through cobbled streets with old green street lamps.
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
A children's toy store selling a range of toys from traditional historic dolls and old-fashioned cars to wooden pram and soft toys.
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Museum

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

Beamish

With a National Art Pass you get

50% off entry
£33 £16.50 Standard entry price
10% off in shop
Art Fund Museum of the Year
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Museum of the Year 2025 finalist

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North transports you through open-air history with recreated streets, vintage tram rides and immersive experiences.

Step into the past

Set in 350 acres of rolling County Durham countryside, Beamish invites you to explore life in North East England from the 1820s to the 1950s. Wander through cobbled Edwardian streets, visit a 1950s cinema, or explore a Georgian pottery and tavern. Each area is packed with character and detail.

Get hands-on with history

Ride on a vintage tram or bus, go underground in a coal mine, or visit pit cottages, a farm and heritage shops. With costumed staff and volunteers on hand to share real stories, the past is brought to life in vivid, memorable ways.

Explore at your own pace

Beamish is easy to explore on foot or by hopping on free heritage trams and buses. With signposted trails, picnic areas, family-friendly spaces and cosy cafés, it’s a place to slow down, discover and connect with history in an immersive setting.

As a Museum of the Year 2025 finalist, Beamish is offering all Art Fund members 10% discount in their retail outlets on presentation of their National Art Pass between 29 April and 26 June.

Why you should go

  • Travel on vintage trams and buses

  • Explore authentic period streets and buildings

  • Hear captivating stories from costumed staff

Visitor information

Address

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

Beamish Museum, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
0191 370 4000

Opening times

31st March to 24th October 2025, open daily 10am to 5pm

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© Art Fund 2025. “Art Fund” is the operating name of the National Art Collections Fund, a charity registered in England and Wales (209174) and Scotland (SC038331)