The Helena Thompson is both a museum and a community venue serving the town of Workington and the surrounding area.
This elegant Georgian house is a Grade II listed building was bequeathed to the town by the late Helena Thompson. Originally the building was in the care of the local authority but it is now managed by Workington Heritage Group.
The museum, which is accredited by the Arts Council, reflects the area’s history, industry, culture and social life through displays, interactive audio and visual information units and digital information. More than just a museum, the Helena Thompson is now home to groups with a wide variety of interests and activities and is a popular venue for wedding ceremonies, children’s days, exhibitions, parties, concerts and other events.
A new much larger toilet block has been added to the building as well as a disability-friendly new front car park and ramp access. The reception and servery area is much more wheelchair friendly. Many new artifacts have been added to the front entrance highlighting some of the area’s industrial past.
An interactive virtual tour of the museum is available to view on a tablet for anyone unable to use the stairs to the first floor.
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We are very proud to announce that in 2016 the Helena Thompson volunteers were awarded the ‘Queens Award for Volunteers’ and were included in the Queens Birthday Honours list.
This award is the equivalent of an MBE for volunteers. Presentation of the Award by the Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria was made to Pat Martin, one of our long-serving volunteers, and Sue Hayman, former local Member of Parliament.
Cafe open from tomorrow Saturday 20th until Saturday 27th each day 10-2
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The museum is buzzing today with the set up of the 'walks with Nanna" exhibition. No photos as I am not going to give anything away!!!
Not to be missed. Fantastic exhibition. Open from tomorrow 20th until 27th 10am until 3.30pm ... See MoreSee Less
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20th September until 27th
Do not miss coming along to this wonderful exhibition!!Not long now, and not to be missed !!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking for somewhere special to hold an event/party/wedding etc. Look no further. Come along and see the beautiful Helena Thompson MuseumWEDDING AND SPECIAL OCCASION WEEKEND ... See MoreSee Less
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