This is a one-off opportunity to see a pop-up exhibition recalling the life of Norman Nicholson, in the very place where he forged an international literary reputation, earning him the OBE, the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry, and lasting stature as a writer who...
The Beacon Museum will host ‘Saskia van Uylenburgh in Arcadian Costume’ from September 24 to January 8. The piece is on loan from the National Gallery in London. Copeland’s Customer and Visitor Experience Manager, Heather Holmes, said: “We are thrilled to have this...
November Workshops Glass work taster session – Wednesday 16 November – 6pm GLASS WORK TASTER SESSION Wednesday 16 November at 6pm Join the incredible Roxy from RD Glass who will take you through an introductory taster...
AN EXHIBITION about the ‘Yellow Earl’ of Lonsdale has been boosted by a unique star attraction. The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven has been hosting the exhibition, which charts the extravagant lifestyle of Hugh Cecil Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl...
STAFF and volunteers at the Beacon Museum are ready to give a warm welcome to visitors this summer. Ten colleagues recently completed the ‘Welcome to Excellence – Exceeding Visitor Expectations’ training course, accredited by Visit England. The...