Whitby Museum has something for all ages with collections covering Fossils, Natural World, Social History, Costume, Whaling, and local history. The Cabinet of Curiosities, lovers of the strange and unusual should check out the gruesome Hand of Glory and the Tempest Prognosticator. Entertain the kids with our family activities designed to help kids interact with the collection. The awe inspiring fossils and marine reptiles on display will entrance any fossil lover. Explore Pannett park around the museum to find the Jurassic garden and journey through time. Discover Captain James Cook and Whitby's famous explorers and inventors. Find out what vessels they sailed in with our stunning model ships - including one made of bones by French prisoners of war!
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, costumes, model ships, the gory hand of glory! Whatever your age, whatever your interests, Whitby Museum is a precious treasure trove.
Icthyosaurs, plesiosaur, dinosaur foot prints and very special local ammonites are on display to please every fossil lover. Found within the locality of Whitby, discover what Yorkshire coast fossil hunters have found over the years - you'll be amazed!
Shrouded in folklore mystery Whitby Museum's famous Hand of Glory draws visitors from around the world. Reputedly the preserved hand of a hanged felon the hand is said to have put people into a deep sleep unpon the lighting of the fingers...
Tuesday to Sunday 10 - 4:30 (last admission 4pm)
The museum closes in December and January - please check website for exact closure dates.
Whitby Museum
Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE, England
Find us up the hill from Whitby swing bridge. Or catch the yellow Tourist bus and get off at the Pannett Park/Museum stop. What three words location: dictation.commented.lurching
Tel: 01947602908
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