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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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Beamish Museum appoints Chair and Trustees to Board

February 9th 2023

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has announced the appointment of a Chair and trustees to its board.

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A New Bus for the Beamish Museum Collection

January 12th 2023

A former Sunderland Corporation bus has returned to the North East to join our collection of period vehicles.

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Beamish Winter Opening Hours

January 4th 2023

Beamish Museum opening hours

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Enjoy a Truly Traditional Christmas at Beamish Museum

November 25th 2022

Travel back in time and experience the magic of Christmases past at Beamish Museum.

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Beamish Museum launches new Cluedo edition with murder mystery event this October Half Term

October 12th 2022

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is launching its very own version of classic board game Cluedo.

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Discover Unique and Exciting Jobs at Beamish Museum

October 3rd 2022

Step back in time and become immersed in North East history with exciting new jobs at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.

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Aged miners’ homes underway in Beamish’s 1950s Town

September 26th 2022

Work is underway on a replica of aged miners’ homes that will provide a space for people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions.

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