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The Pandemic: A History
The Pandemic: A History of the People of Whitby During this Period of their Lives Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society...
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...
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...
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...
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....
VE Day
Whitby Victory Parade As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day we thought you may be interested to see...
The Bannial Flatts Model
Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Bannial Flatts, just outside Whitby, was the site of the first enemy...
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...
Bone ships
During the Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815), French prisoners of war held by the British made ship models from bone. These models...
#MuseumFromHome Day
In association with BBC Arts and the Museums Association Thursday 30 April is #MuseumFromHome day. The day will showcase museums...
The Hand of Glory
The mummified severed human hand in Whitby Museum was discovered in the early twentieth century hidden on the wall of...
Teleosaurus Chapmani
Our spectacular fossil displays and extensive stores contain one of the finest collections of Jurassic fossils in Britain. The Whitby...
