Whitehaven's Beacon museum praised for family-friendly exhibits

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

The Beacon in Whitehaven is receiving praise from TripAdvisor visitors for its exhibits and harbourside location.

The Beacon museum in Whitehaven is being praised by TripAdvisor reviewers as 'educational and fun'. The museum sits on the harbourside on West Strand and offers views from the top floor alongside a cafe on the ground floor.

Visitors have highlighted the modest entry fee and the variety of exhibits inside. Permanent displays cover local history including the story of Sellafield, pirates and shipbuilders. The museum also offers an ongoing programme of exhibitions, with festive season shows planned.

One reviewer described the museum as 'like a tardis as it has so much inside that you wouldn't expect from the outside', praising the 'brilliant layout with a variety of presentation methods' and calling it 'excellent value for money'. Another visitor, who attended with family members aged from 5 to 47, said they were 'all impressed with the quality and diversity of exhibits' and the interactivity that appealed to the children. Reviewers also mentioned the 'friendly staff' and 'engaging and creative' displays.

The Beacon is open from 10am-4:30pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 11am-4pm on Sundays. Tickets are available online or in person.

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• Whitehaven's number one attraction described as 'a tardis' of exhibits insideThe Beacon museum in Whitehaven is praised by TripAdvisor visitors for family-friendly exhibits, Sellafield history, harbour views and educational fun.Cumberland News · 15 Oct, 05:00
• Whitehaven's number one attraction described as 'a tardis' of exhibits insideThe Beacon museum in Whitehaven is praised by TripAdvisor visitors for family-friendly exhibits, Sellafield history, harbour views and educational fun.Whitehaven News · 15 Oct, 05:00

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