The Rum Story & Jefferson's Shop
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About
This museum explores the history of rum production and trade through the story of the Jefferson family, with exhibits on Whitehaven’s maritime connections and the transatlantic slave trade. Displays include artefacts, videos and themed sections like an Amazon rainforest recreation. There’s a café and a gift shop selling rum-related products. The experience is designed as an immersive walk-through with detailed information panels, and activity sheets are available for younger visitors. The museum is fully accessible.
Customer Reviews
I have visited The Rum Story totally random and I loved it. Overall a well displayed and described history of the port and else. I love to read and hear about the raw truth as it happened, so for me it was eye opening. ;) Worth the money! Staff is very kind and helpful, they have many delicious items in their store as well. Also, not sure what was that smell in “the jungle” but i liked that too. 😄 Thank you very much!
Fascinating and thought provoking museum which needs more promotion. All about the Jefferson family, rum and the slave trade. Not a huge museum but packed with interesting artifacts and information. Fully accessible to the three floors for wheelchair users. Small gift shop and a cafe attached for light meals and drinks. Rum and drink shop for adults.
A wonderful museum dedicated to Rum, the museum is wheelchair friendly and has accessible WC. There is a cafe and gift shop on site. Parking is on the main street. The museum is set off the high street, and it's the actual building that was used to make Jefferson's Rum. The building is old and has a lot of character. There are some areas that make us a bit claustrophobic, and it can get a bit warm and stuffy inside. There are a lot of reading materials giving insight into Whitehaven's dark rum history, which is quite fascinating and quite terrible at the same time. Don't forget to check out the gift store and also the main shop off the high street. The rum raisin chocolate fudge looks great with different selections of rum to buy and sample. It's worth a visit if you're in Whitehaven.
