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Old Kattie the Ruswarp Witch
Few witches have their image preserved, or are permanently on display in a glass case. One such is Old Kattie...
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Activity of the Week – Landscape
Our art collection contains many stunning images of Whitby and the surrounding area. We’d love to see your pictures of...
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Noah’s Ark
One of our most loved objects is this stunning Noah’s Ark. Ark’s were one of the most popular toys for...
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Activity of the Week – Lego Ships and Sea Creatures
Do you remember when we held our Lego Day last year? It was part of the Fish & Ships Festival....
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VE Day
Whitby Victory Parade As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day we thought you may be interested to see...
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The Bannial Flatts Model
Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Bannial Flatts, just outside Whitby, was the site of the first enemy...
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Activity of the Week – Paper Planes
This week marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day when hostilities in Europe ended during WW2. WW2 marked the first...
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Bone ships
During the Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815), French prisoners of war held by the British made ship models from bone. These models...
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#MuseumFromHome Day
In association with BBC Arts and the Museums Association Thursday 30 April is #MuseumFromHome day. The day will showcase museums...
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The Hand of Glory
The mummified severed human hand in Whitby Museum was discovered in the early twentieth century hidden on the wall of...
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Teleosaurus Chapmani
Our spectacular fossil displays and extensive stores contain one of the finest collections of Jurassic fossils in Britain. The Whitby...
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Fossil Activities
Fossil Activities Whitby Museum is famous for it’s collection of fossils which were all found very close to Whitby. Why...
