Groups Information at Captain Cook Memorial Museum, WhitbyGroups Information at Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby

Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby  Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby

An hour from York - the 17th century house where James Cook lodged as apprentice seaman to Whitby shipmaster Captain John Walker.

Rich collection of exhibits about Yorkshire's most famous son. Includes period rooms in meticulously restored house, ship models, plans and manuscripts, artefacts from the voyages, and fine original paintings, drawings and prints.

Stunning site on harbourside. An easy day out from York by car. Beautiful drive. Ancient seaport town.

Visit includes our special exhibition 2013 'Oceans apart! Canoes of the Pacific '.

Award winning attraction - Yorkshire's White Rose Awards 2005 and 2012, finalist Visit England's Awards for Excellence 2013 - celebrating the life of Captain Cook

Allow 2 hours for your visit. Introductory session about Cook, Whitby, his ships, and his discoveries, by an experienced guide. Schools visits tailored to age group and curriculum. Block and tackle demonstration if required. All Group Visits pre-booked through our Administator, Pete Rowe.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups French signs/guides Gay friendly German signs/guides Gift shop Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Spanish signs/guides Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Adult groups £4 per person
School & student groups, by prior arrangement with museum, £3 per pupil. Accompanying teachers & coach drivers free

Entry includes all exhibitions.

Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby
Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby
 
 

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open All year 09.45 - 17.00
All visits pre-booked. Evening visits by special arrangement. Winter months (Nov - Feb) open for groups though closed to general public.
   

Contact

Pete Rowe
Tel: 01947 601900
View the Groups Information websitewww.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
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Venue

Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby

Grape Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4BA

View the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby websitewww.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

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Map reference: NZ 900110  Lat: 54.48637  Long: -0.61224


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.

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

Yorkshire Tourist Board, White Rose Award 2005 and 2012 winner, 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year'. 'Discover Yorkshire Coast' Tourism Awards winner, 'Visitor Attraction of the Year 2005

VistEngland VAQASWhite Rose Award WinnerWhite Rose Award Finalist

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Sat 16 Mar 2013 - Sun 3 Nov 2013 Oceans apart! Canoes of the Pacific
 
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