Full of amazing treasures
Whitby Museum is unusual and quite wonderful! Revealing the life of our historic coastal town from the Jurassic era to the present day, our collections are fascinating – even quirky. Come and see our fossils, our costumes, our model ships and our curiosities for yourself. Whatever your age, whatever your interests, Whitby Museum is a precious treasure trove.
What’s on: Home, Hearth and Sunday Best
Costume Exhibition featuring clothes and items from how we used to live, 1900-1950 this exhibition showcases how times have changed....
Latest news: Library and Archives Blog – Mary Linskill: ‘Novel writing is not quite the easy art it may seem…’
When thinking of the great writers associated with Whitby, prolific names such as Bram Stoker, Elizabeth Gaskell or Lewis Carroll...
Flock Kitchen & Coffee
Flock is the perfect destination for locals and visitors alike to enjoy delicious food and beverages in a unique setting. House roast coffee, pastries, cakes & bakes, impressively filled sandwiches, incredible scones.
Our Magnificent Collections
From tiny pieces of carved jet to gigantic fossils of marine reptiles Whitby Museum has it all. Find out more about our eclectic artefacts then visit and see them in person.
Become a Member
Did you know Whitby Museum is an independent museum? Operated by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society for the last 200 years. Support Whitby Museum by becoming a member and help preserve the past for the future.
