Enjoy a summer full of fun at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Visitors to Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this summer can enjoy a fantastic programme of fun-filled events and explore newly-opened 1950s and Georgian exhibits. There’s a changing programme of events every day... Read More
Beamish brings museum experience to Durham city centre in pop-up emporium
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is bringing a flavour of the award-winning museum to Durham city centre with the opening of a pop-up emporium. The Beamish Emporium, which has opened in the... Read More
Beamish named region’s most visited attraction and among top nationally
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been named the North East’s most visited attraction and among the top in the country, in a new VisitEngland report. The museum’s visitor numbers increased to... Read More
1950s cinema and shops now open at Beamish Museum
A 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store have opened to visitors at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North today (6th July). The new 1950s Town exhibits include a recreation of... Read More
1950s cinema and shops opening at Beamish Museum this weekend
A 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store will open to visitors at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this Saturday (6th July). The new 1950s Town exhibits – a recreation... Read More
Beamish Museum prepares to open new 1950s and Georgian exhibits
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is preparing to open its newest exhibits – a Georgian tavern and pottery, and 1950s cinema and shops, marking the culmination of the biggest capital development in... Read More
Banks Group Take a Seat at Beamish Museum in Beamish Museum’s 1950s Cinema
Property development and energy company, the Banks Group, has become the first business to sponsor a seat in the 1950s cinema being recreated at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. The County Durham... Read More
Coach Friendly Status Renewed for Beamish Museum
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is celebrating the renewal of its Coach Friendly Status by The Confederation on Passenger Transport UK. The Coach Friendly Status recognises the museum’s commitment to providing excellent... Read More
Beamish celebrates national Visitor Welcome Award!
Beamish The Living Museum of the North is delighted to have won the national Visitor Welcome Award at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2024. The County Durham open air museum beat off competition from... Read More
Steaming ahead: Lumo strengthens pioneering partnership with Beamish Museum
Popular open access train operator Lumo has renewed its partnership with Beamish Museum which is the North East of England’s most visited tourist attraction according to a new report by the Association of Leading... Read More
Experience Music Through Time at Beamish Museum this February
You are invited to sing and dance the day away at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North at a special music-themed event. During Changing Tunes: Music Through Time (17 to 25 February), visitors... Read More