Museums

The Yorkshire Coast has been witness to turbulent events across history – and thanks to our museum offering you can discover these stories for yourself.

Uncover Pre-History

Be transported back so far back in time that you reach a period when great reptiles ruled the land!

That’s right, the Yorkshire Coast is known as the ‘Dinosaur Coast’ thanks to the abundance of fossils that can be found across our beautiful beaches.

One of the most iconic places to visit to uncover the stories of the dinosaurs is The Rotunda Museum in Scarborough. Known for its fascinating collection of fossils, you’ll be able to come face to face with some of the many creatures that once roamed the Yorkshire Coast.

The Place of Explorers, Raiders and Smugglers

The Yorkshire Coast has been home to daring seafarers for centuries – with the fierce Vikings storming the shores of Whitby during their conquest of England.

Later the same coastal town became home to a different kind of daring explorer, with Captain James Cook who charted a course of discovery to the New World in his famous Whitby built ships, HM Bark Endeavour and HMS Resolution. You can explore his story at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and even look out across the harbour to see a replica of his most famous ship, Endeavour.

Across the Yorkshire Coast, you will be able to explore the stories of everyday people and the impact they had on the places they lived. Go back in time and explore rural life at Ryedale Folk Museum or discover the history of life by the sea at the Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre.

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Scarborough Art Gallery

Address

The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PW

Telephone
01723 374753

gallery@scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

Scarborough

Set in the stunning Crescent Gardens, Scarborough Art Gallery is an Italianate villa built in the 1840s. See paintings from the permanent collection, including John Atkinson Grimshaw, Henrietta Rae and Matthew Smith.

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2 Jan 2023to24 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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Ryedale Folk Museum

Address

Hutton-le-Hole, Nr. Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO62 6UA

Telephone
01751 417367

info@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

Nr. Pickering

Nestled in the beautiful village of Hutton-le-Hole in the North York Moors National Park, Ryedale Folk Museum is Yorkshire’s leading open-air museum.
With 40,000 objects set within 20 heritage buildings, beautifully displayed across a 6-acre site,…

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1 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023Various Opening Times

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1 Nov 2023to12 Nov 2023Various Opening Times

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12 Mar 2024to31 Mar 2024Various Opening Times

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Rotunda Museum

Address

Rotunda Museum, Vernon Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PS

Telephone
01723 353665

rotunda@scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

Scarborough

Opened in 1829, the Rotunda Museum is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums and was built to a design suggested by William Smith. Explore collections of fossils, dinosaur footprints, Stone Age artefacts and more!

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1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre

Address

45 Eastborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1NH

Telephone
01723 369361

scarboroughmaritime@yahoo.com

Scarborough

We are a small community run museum & archive preserving the history of Scarborough and its connections with the sea.

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1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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W Hamond - Whitby Jet Museum

Address

Wesley Hall, Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4DE

Telephone
01947 667453

wesley@whamond.com

Whitby

Situated at the bottom of Whitby’s famous 199 steps W.Hamond jewellers is the oldest manufacturers and retailers of Whitby Jet jewellery and ornaments in the world.

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1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Open 09:30 - 17:30

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Sea Peoples: Navigating the Pacific

Address

Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Grape Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4BA

Telephone
01947 601900

info@cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

Whitby

The 'Sea Peoples' Special exhibition at Captain Cook Museum, Whitby

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2 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023Open 09:45 - 17:00

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Pannett Art Gallery

Address

Pannet Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE

Telephone
01947 600933

pannett.gallery@whitbytowncouncil.gov.uk

Whitby

Discover the elegant Pannett Art Gallery and explore its wonderful art collections and temporary exhibitions.

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1 Jan 2023to19 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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SeaGrown

Address

MV Southern Star, Vincent Pier, Scarborough Harbour, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PH

Telephone
07463528174

hello@seagrown.co.uk

Scarborough Harbour, Scarborough

The home of SeaGrown, Britain's first offshore seaweed farm, onboard 'Southern Star' here in Scarborough Harbour with café, bar, and visitor centre.

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1 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 20:00

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Eden Camp Modern History Museum

Address

Edenhouse Road, Old Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6RT

Telephone
01653 697777

admin@edencamp.co.uk

Old Malton

Housed within the buildings and grounds of a former Prisoner of War camp, a visit to this unique museum will take you back to wartime Britain. Experience the sights, sounds, and even smells of life on both the Home Front and the Front Line and watch…

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1 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Scarborough Fair Collection

Address

Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU

Telephone
01723 586698

info@scarboroughfaircollection.com

Scarborough

The SFC&VTM was once the ‘hidden gem’ of the Yorkshire coast, not any more. The museum attracts thousands of visitors to view its unique collection of working vintage fairground rides, mechanical organs and the collection of vintage vehicles in the…

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Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Address

Grape Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4BA

Telephone
01947 601900

info@cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

Whitby

Adventure! Endurance! Extraordinary Seamanship! Survival against the odds!
Learn about Captain Cook's awe-inspiring voyages.

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1 Apr 2023to6 Nov 2023Open 09:45 - 17:00

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7 Nov 2023to28 Nov 2023Various Opening Times

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11 Feb 2024to31 Mar 2024Open 10:30 - 15:00

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Whitby Museum

Address

Pannett Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE

Telephone
01947 602908

enquiries@whitbymuseum.org.uk

Whitby

Whitby Museum is in beautiful Pannett Park, right in the heart of Whitby. It was founded in 1823 and offers a fascinating glimpse of Whitby’s heritage. The Museum has a diverse and intriguing range of displays that tell the story of Whitby and the…

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7 Feb 2023to9 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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Sledmere House

Address

Sledmere House, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3XG

Telephone
01377 236637

info@sledmerehouse.com

Driffield

Whether you want a relaxing stroll around the beautiful gardens, a fun family day meeting the rare breed farm park animals and enjoying the adventure play area, or to see the fine art and architecture in the House followed by cake and coffee in the…

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10 Jan 2023to23 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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19 Mar 2023to31 Oct 2023

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RNLI Whitby Lifeboat Museum

Address

Pier Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3PU

Telephone
01947 602001

Whitby

Once a RNLI lifeboat station, this Victorian double boathouse celebrates Whitby's award-winning lifeboat history with a treasure trove of paintings, medals, photographs and mementos from famous wrecks and rescues.

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1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life

Address

Bridge Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8DU

Telephone
01751 473653

info@beckislemuseum.org.uk

Pickering

Gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors Pickering has a long and fascinating history. Step back in time and enjoy exploring what life was like in this thriving market town. Visit shops from the past, discover the ancient craft of the blacksmith and…

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3 Apr 2023to29 Oct 2023Various Opening Times

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