Whitehaven pupils, whose schools were closed due to Storm Eowyn, were given free entry to a museum in the area.
The Beacon Museum opened its doors to children from Jericho Primary School, Mayfield School, and St Benedict’s Catholic High School last Friday, January 31.
The schools were forced to close due to damage caused by Storm Eowyn, and in response, the museum offered free entry to the students.
The museum welcomed 237 students from the three schools, allowing them to explore exhibits and engage in hands-on learning.
Emma Jackson, headteacher at St Benedict’s, said: "This was a very generous offer from The Beacon for our students who were having an unusual week at home.
"We are pleased so many took the opportunity to enhance their home learning by visiting the museum.
"Extracurricular activities such as this are an important part of students' studies, and it was great that they got to experience this for free."
The museum is currently exhibiting "Inspired By Industry," an art exhibition featuring depictions of West Cumbria’s industrial heritage, including 11 previously unseen works by Percy Kelly.
Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s executive member for vibrant and healthy places, said: "At a time when young people’s education is being disrupted, it is inspiring to see the staff at The Beacon Museum stepping up to provide meaningful learning experiences.
"We are pleased so many took the opportunity to visit the museum."
As Jericho School remains closed, The Beacon Museum will once again open its doors to its pupils this Friday, February 7.
This will provide another opportunity for students to engage with the museum’s exhibits and continue their learning outside of the classroom.
Looking ahead, The Beacon Museum says it is exploring additional opportunities to collaborate with schools and provide educational outreach programs.
For more information about The Beacon Museum, visit thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk.
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