The Beacon Museum
With a National Art Pass you get
The Beacon Museum traces the rich history of this fascinating corner of the Western Lake District through excellent interactive displays.
The Harbour Gallery has a full programme of exhibitions all year, ranging from local community exhibitions to national exhibitions such as Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Georgian town and harbour from the fourth floor Viewing Gallery. New for 2016 is a fourth floor extension with extra gallery space and a bespoke science and events building for national touring exhibitions.
Visitor information
Address
West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY
01946 592302
Opening times
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
(last admission 3pm)
Sunday 11am- 4pm
(last admission 3 pm)
Mondays closed except during school holidays
Visitor information
The more you see, the more we do.
The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.