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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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Closure of Beamish Museum for State Funeral

September 14th 2022

As a mark of respect, the museum will be closed on Monday, 19th September for the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

September 8th 2022

Queen Elizabeth II - 1926-2022

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Things to Do at Beamish Museum this Summer!

August 1st 2022

If you’re looking for things to do this summer, look no further! At Beamish we have a whole Summer of Fun planned for visitors

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Get Set for a Summer of Fun at Beamish

July 25th 2022

Be sure to visit Beamish Museum and enjoy a whole summer of fun, including traditional transport, Georgian games and creative crafts.

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Global Beamish

June 27th 2022

At Beamish we're exploring and highlighting a more diverse history of the North East – one in which everybody's story is welcomed and valued.

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1950s Coronation Park and Recreation Ground opens at Beamish Museum!

May 27th 2022

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has opened Coronation Park and Recreation Ground in its 1950s Town today (Friday, 27th May 2022) to begin a week of celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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1950s Jubilee Celebrations at Beamish this May Half Term

May 20th 2022

Beamish Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with music, crown-making, football skills and other Jubilee-themed fun.

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