Step into the history of Scarborough at the Rotunda Museum.
Spread over two floors, this museum opened in 1829 and was one of the first purpose built museums in the world. It takes you for a walk through history, starting around 65 million years ago!
The Star Carr is a display of artefacts from from a Mesolithic site, which is regarded as one of the most important sites of its kind in Great Britain. Every room in the museum features a fun and educational surprise that’ll keep you entertained on the rainiest of days!
Opened in 1829, the Rotunda Museum is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums and was built to a design suggested by William Smith. Learn about the fascinating history of the Yorkshire Coast and get up close to fossils, rocks and other geological wonders.
See 11,000 year old artefacts from Stone Age Star Carr and learn about the history of the museum through an array of objects displayed in the original cases in the upper galleries.
A beautiful and unique museum, located right on the wonderful Yorkshire coast with a great view of the sea!
Opened in 1829, the Rotunda Museum is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums and was built to a design suggested by William Smith. Learn about the fascinating history of the Yorkshire Coast and get up close to fossils, rocks and other geological wonders.
See 11,000 year old artefacts from Stone Age Star Carr and learn about the history of the museum through an array of objects displayed in the original cases in the upper galleries.
Rotunda Museum
Rotunda Museum , Vernon Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PS, England
Tel: 01723 353665
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