Description: One important role of the Workington Heritage Group, through the Helena Thompson, is to interact with the people of Workington and visitors to the area.
Museum Opening Times Monday to Friday 10.00 - 16.30 Saturday by Arrangement Sunday 13.30 - 16.30 Last Entry 15.30
One important role of the Workington Heritage Group, through The Helena Thompson Museum, is to interact with the people of Workington and visitors to the area. This is achieved through presenting exhibitions and displays, interaction with visitors using museum artefacts and talks on the different aspects of lifestyle as portrayed in the museum.
An additional and possibly more essential role of the Helena Thompson is that it provides a facility for a significant number of social groups on an affordable cost basis, resulting in a footfall of around 1000 people per month, the majority attending social activities. The Helena Thompson fulfills a role beyond that of a traditional museum and is very much a community venue.