Beamish, the Living Museum of the North |

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is a living, working museum that uses its collections to connect with people from all walks of life and tells the story of everyday life in the North East of England.
The museum was founded in 1970 by Dr Frank Atkinson. We aim to capture the spirit of the North East by bringing the region‘s past alive through its
people.
Beamish holds important collections preserving the social, industrial and agricultural heritage of the region. These collections have been designated outstanding by Arts Council England and are brought to life across a 350-acre site in four important and distinctive periods in the region‘s history – 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and the 1950s. This includes an 1820s Waggonway, 1820s Pockerley Old Hall, 1900s Pit Village, 1900s Town, 1940s Farm, 1950s Spain's Field Farm, 1950s Town and a heritage tram circuit.
As one of the most popular heritage attractions and museums in the region, we welcome visitors from all over the country and all over the world and operate with a £15 million plus turnover.
We are predominately self-funded with around 95% of our income coming from ticket sales, retail and catering spend. Surplus funds are reinvested in new attractions and exhibits.