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Beamish Museum Christmas Gift Guide

November 26th 2020

Looking for that perfect present this Christmas? You're sure to find a unique gift for your loved ones here in the Beamish Museum Christmas Gift Guide!

Beamish receives support from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

October 12th 2020

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been awarded £970,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help culture sector organisations face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.

Update from Beamish Museum

September 15th 2020

We are deeply saddened that as COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the museum, we have had to take the step of placing a number of roles at risk of redundancy, subject to collective consultation

Beamish Museum launches appeal for help due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic

July 1st 2020

Beamish Museum is today launching a fundraising appeal in response to the major impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Beamish Museum – Reopening on 23rd July 2020!

June 24th 2020

Beamish Museum will be reopening its doors on 23rd July 2020. To keep everyone safe, we’re introducing health and hygiene measures across our 350-acre open air museum site. Entry will need to be by pre-booked timeslot for all visitors, including Friends of Beamish members and Unlimited Pass holders.

Beamish Museum Online Shop NOW OPEN!

June 22nd 2020

You can now bring a bit of Beamish Museum into your home! From sweet shop treats and Museum Shop favourites to print shop creations and our award-winning chemist’s cold creams, we have a range of products inspired by your favourite exhibits and the museum collections.