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.

Please note our tea room is currently closed. Whitby Museum closes for winter at 4:30pm Sunday 1st of December and re-opens Tuesday 4th February at 10am.

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Pannett Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE

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What’s on: Winter Closure

Whitby Museum will be closing for the winter at 4:30pm on Sunday 1st of December 2024 and re-opening on Tuesday...

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Illustrations of Women of Whitby carrying a banner. Colourful figures on a dark blue background. Whitby Museum , Pannett Park, YO21 1RE.

Our Lasses - Inspirational Women of Whitby

6th February 2024 - 15th June 2025 (Closed 1st December 2024 - 4th February 2025) A must-see Whitby Museum exhibition showcasing the remarkable Women of Whitby through the ages. NOW EXTENDED until June 2025!

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.

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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