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Enjoy a magical Christmas past at Beamish
November 25th 2023
Experience traditional Christmas festivities, from Georgian times through to the 1950s, at during Christmas at Beamish daytimes!
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1950s homes opening at Beamish Museum to help people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions
October 5th 2023
The museum is opening 1950s aged mineworkers’ homes that provide a space for innovative work with people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions.
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Enjoy a Fantastic Summer of Fun For All The Family
July 21st 2023
From 1950s bands and map making to UFOs and playtime, visitors can make a whole summer of unforgettable memories here at Beamish Museum.
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Beamish Museum’s Ian Bean has been shortlisted for Durham Tourism Superstar 2023!
June 26th 2023
A public vote is now open and everyone is being urged to “Vote for Ian”, who has been nominated for his hard work and passion for the museum over the past 37 years.
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Beamish, The Living Museum of the North celebrates partnership with Lumo
June 22nd 2023
Beamish Museum has welcomed train operator Lumo as the museum’s first Business Champion, a scheme aimed at businesses who want to go the extra mile to support the North East’s most visited attraction.
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New 1950s Exhibits Opening Friday, 9th June
June 6th 2023
Two sisters will unveil a recreation of their childhood home when Beamish, The Living Museum of the North opens 1950s houses, police office, and a bowling green this week (9th June).
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All aboard for a right royal celebration!
May 4th 2023
A weekend of celebration is taking place at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to mark King Charles III’s coronation and the 50th anniversary of the museum’s Tramway, from 6th to 8th May 2023.
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With Help from Our Friends…
April 28th 2023
Beamish Museum has received £225,000 from the Friends of Beamish – taking the Friends’ total donations to an amazing £2.1million.
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1950s cinema and shops underway at Beamish Museum
March 17th 2023
Work is beginning on a cinema, toy shop and electrical shop in the museum's 1950s Town.
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What's on at Beamish Museum in 2023?
February 20th 2023
Whether you’re serious about steam, crazy about cars or fascinated by farming, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Beamish Museum this year.
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Discover Crimes of the Centuries
February 15th 2023
Come along and visit Beamish Museum during February Half Term (18th to 26th February) to investigate crimes of the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s as we prepare to open our 1950s police houses later this year!
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Exciting Jobs on Offer at Beamish Museum
February 10th 2023
Become part of something special with exciting and unique new jobs at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
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