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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.

 

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Pannett Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE

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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 & Archives Blog – Read all about it! Horne in the Archive

I was rifling through the archive looking for a 1925 Scarborough Standard to take to a pop-up in Scarborough and...

Flock Kitchen and Coffee written in blue in a white circle with three stylised seagulls flying above the name all on a blue square background.

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.

Lady stood looking up at a glass and wood case containing taxidermy birds. Above her head is the skeleton of a narwhal.

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.

Reviews

  • Putting on so much of a show.

    Putting so much of a show, in what is a relatively small museum, puts many of the larger counterparts to shame.

    Tartnjohn. Apr 2023.

  • Warm Welcome, a real treat!

    We received a warm welcome on arrival. There museum is a real treat, and I especially enjoyed the Women of Whitby exhibition.

    Jenny H. May 2024.

  • Amazed at the variety of exhibits

    I went to See the Sutcliffe collection but was amazed at the variety of the exhibits.. I went twice last year and look forward to visiting again.

    404johno. Apr 2024

  • Natural History and V&A combined!

    A smaller Edwardian version of the Natural History Museum and V&A combined in Yorkshire.

    Sparkindy. Apr 2024.

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