Rotunda William Smith Museum of GeologyRotunda William Smith Museum of Geology

Rotunda William Smith Museum of Geology

Rotunda, the William Smith Museums of Geology

The Rotunda is the 2nd oldest purpose-built museum in Britain. Built to the specifications of William Smith - the father of English geology in 1828, the museum has been a focal point for geology and local history enthusiasts ever since.

Following major investments and a two-year re-fit, the museum now encompasses all the interactive technologies demanded of a modern museum. At the same time in the central Rotunda Gallery you will find a remarkable space that explains the Scarborough that existed in Smith's days as well as some of the characters that populated the town at the time.

The first floor Shell Gallery focuses on research and 21st century developments whilst the Dinosaur Coast Gallery offers bright, colourful and family friendly hands on experience of our coastline and its treasures.

After 4,000 years Gristhorpe Man finally breaks his silence. On Monday 2 August Dr Alan Ogden of the Division of Archaeological Sciences at Bradford University will install a facial reconstruction of the famous Gristhorpe Man Bronze Age skeleton found at Gristhorpe in 1834 that actually talks. This is a first for forensic archaeology and will be available only to visitors to the Rotunda Museum in Scarborough.

See website for further details!

Rotunda Museum is featured in our local leaflet 'Art and Heritage Trail - Yorkshire Coast and Countryside' you can view the full leaflet on our website in the 'Brochures' section.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Regional Tourist Board Member Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedDogs acceptedChildren welcomeDisabled access

Prices


Under 18 free
Rotunda Day Ticket £4.50 (concessions £4.00)

Open Return ticket £9 (£8 concessions) - This ticket can be used for one year at the Art Gallery and Rotunda Museum, including all events.

Concessionary prices are available to pre-booked groups of 10 and over.

Rotunda William Smith Museum of Geology
Rotunda William Smith Museum of Geology
 
 

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes CLOSED UNTIL MAY 5th 2012 for installation of new exhibition.

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 - 17.00 hours (including bank holidays)
Christmas opening times: Closed 25-28 Dec 11, Re-open from 29 Dec (including New Years Day)
   

Contact

Rotunda Museum
Tel: 01723 353665
View the Rotunda William Smith Museum of Geology websitewww.rotundamuseum.co.uk
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Venue

Rotunda William Smith Museum of Geology

Vernon Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2NN

View the Rotunda William Smith Museum of Geology websitewww.rotundamuseum.org.uk

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Map reference: TA 042884  Lat: 54.28063  Long: -0.40105


By road:
Follow signs for Scarborough town centre and then for the Railway Station. With Station on your right facing down towards the town centre, take a right turn at the traffic lights onto Valley Bridge Road and bare left. Turn left at giveway onto Somerset Terrace. At traffic lights go straight on and then at roundabout take third exit onto Vernon Road. Continue down hill. At roundabout take first exit onto Valley Road. The Rotunda is to your left.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : Scarborough station

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