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Adventure! Endurance! Extraordinary Seamanship! Survival against the odds.
Cook’s voyages were the 18th century equivalent of today’s missions to Mars. For ten years Cook and his crews explored the unknown, uncharted waters of the Pacific, the South Atlantic, and the Arctic Oceans. Danger was ever present.
The House on the harbour The Museum is in the 17th century house where the master mariner and Quaker, Captain John Walker lodged his young apprentice James Cook during the winter when not at sea. This is where it all began. What did Cook owe to Whitby and John Walker?
The thought-provoking collection of original paintings and drawings, letters in Cook’s own hand, ship models, maps and fascinating objects gathered on the voyages illustrate the Cook story.
New special exhibition every year. For 2022 ‘Sea Peoples – Navigating the Pacific’. Describes the ways Polynesians and Europeans overcame the greatest of the world’s oceans
Open Daily
Saturday 12 February - Friday 1 April, 10.30 - 1500
Saturday 2 April – Monday 31 October, 0945 – 1700
Last admission half an hour before closing
Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays in November
These arrangements were correct at the time of writing. Covid is still around. Government Guidelines may change. If in doubt please check dates and times on our website
Anti Covid precautions remain in place
• Hygiene Screen
• Personal Protective Equipment for staff and volunteers
• Enhanced cleaning throughout day
• Deep cleaning daily
• Hygiene stations and hand sanitizer dispensers
• We are encouraging visitors and staff to continue to wear masks and to maintain prudent social distance
We much look forward to welcoming you back in 2022!
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Prices start from | £7.50 per ticket |
Accompanied Children up to age of 16 – free
Entry includes exhibitions at no extra charge
Please visit business website for current prices.
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome
Facilities
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
- Facilities for visually impaired
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Languages
- French signs/guides
- German signs/guides
- Spanish signs/guides
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From York, take the A64 & A169 north-east to Whitby. From Scarborough, take the A171 north to Whitby.From Teesside, take the A171 east to Whitby.Follow signs to Park and Ride (best from Teesside or Pickering or park in Town Centre car parks. The museum is on the east side of the swing bridge over the River Esk, take immediate right turn onto Grape Lane. Museum is on the right hand side at the far end.Accessible by Public Transport: Whitby station is 0 miles away.