Purpose:
A living, working museum that uses its collections to connect with people from all walks of life and tells the story of everyday life in the North East of England
3 guiding principles in how Beamish works:
- Putting our people first in everything we do
- Genuine community engagement – enabling participation in the making of the museum, the activities and stories that we tell, creating enduring, meaningful and diverse connections
- Self-reliance and entrepreneurial spirit – always looking for new opportunities to innovate and grow to reach more people.