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1950s cinema and shops opening this weekend!
July 4th 2024
A 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store will open to visitors at Beamish Museum this Saturday (6th July).
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Beamish Museum prepares to open new 1950s and Georgian exhibits
June 20th 2024
We are preparing to open our newest exhibits – a Georgian tavern and pottery, and 1950s cinema and shops, marking the culmination of the biggest capital development in the museum’s history.
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Beamish Museum Shortlisted in Best UK Attraction Category
June 13th 2024
We've been shortlisted in the Best UK Attraction category at School Travel Organiser's School Travel Awards 2024!
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Banks Group Takes a Seat in Beamish Museum’s 1950s Cinema
June 5th 2024
Property development and energy company, the Banks Group, has become the first business to sponsor a seat in our 1950s cinema.
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Durham Pride Blog Post from Beamish Chair
May 24th 2024
Ahead of Beamish attending Durham Pride this weekend (Sunday, 26th May), the museum’s Chair Chris Loughran tells us why he is proud to be taking part in Durham Pride.
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Coach Friendly Status Renewed for Beamish Museum
May 23rd 2024
Beamish Museum is celebrating the renewal of its Coach Friendly Status by The Confederation on Passenger Transport UK.
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Timeless Toys at Beamish Museum
May 21st 2024
Step into the fun-filled world of Timeless Toys at Beamish Museum, from 25th May to 2nd June.
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Unlimited fun at Beamish Museum
May 20th 2024
There’s so much to see and do on a visit to the museum, and with Beamish Unlimited Passes valid for an incredible 12 months, this means a whole year of fun to be had!
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Beamish celebrates national Visitor Welcome Award!
May 17th 2024
Beamish. The Living Museum of the North is delighted to have won the national Visitor Welcome Award at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2024.
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Driving the Museum's Health and Wellbeing Work
April 25th 2024
Beamish Museum has thanked local businesses for sponsoring a minibus to transport groups accessing health and wellbeing activities.
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Hop along to Beamish Museum this Easter!
March 22nd 2024
Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish Museum
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Beamish Museum Named Most Visited Attraction in the Region
March 18th 2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been named the most visited attraction in the region with another increase in visitors, in a new report by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA).
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