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The Beacon Museum

National Museum & Exhibition · Cumbria, England · West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY

The Beacon Museum is a national museum & exhibition in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £7.50 · Child £4 · Family £19
Checked on the official site: adult £7.50, concession £6, child (4-16) £4, family (2+2) £19, under-3s free. West Strand, Whitehaven CA28 7LY.
Opening timesTuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm; Sunday 11am-4pm; closed Monday (holiday hours differ). Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Best time to goAny day.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
Under-3s free.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingLimited pay-and-display on site; Quay Street car park a minute's walk.
FoodHowling Wolf bakery and café on site.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsWhitehaven harbourside museum with interactive galleries.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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