Captain Cook Memorial Museum, WhitbyCaptain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby

This handsome 17thC harbourside house is where the great explorer, James Cook, came to serve his apprenticeship in Whitby in the year 1746. It belonged to Cook's master, the Quaker ship owner, Captain John Walker. When the young Cook was not at sea, he lodged here in the attic with Walker's 'other family' of apprentices.

The house is now a museum. It houses a superb collection of original exhibits about Yorkshire's most famous son. Regional winner 2005 and 2012 White Rose Awards, finalist Visit England's Awards for Excellence 2013

Our special exhibition for 2013 is 'Oceans Apart! Canoes of the Pacific''

Captain Cook 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 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 £4.80
Child £3.30
Concession £4.30 (Available to Senior Citizens)
Family £12 (2 adults & 2 children)
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 Last admission, half an hour before closing.

Winter Months:
Between November and February pre-booked Groups 10+, Schools and Adults (normal prices). Pre-arranged private individual visits, up to 9 people (£7.50 per person)

16 Feb - 28 Mar Open Daily 1100 - 1500
28 Mar - 3 Nov Open Daily 0945 - 1700
   

Contact

Pete Rowe
Tel: 01947 601900
View the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby 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

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