The Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby's harbour where the young James Cook lodged when an apprentice. It was here he trained as a seaman leading to his epic voyages of discovery. A world class collection of ship models, original paint...
A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Railway Tubes,Bouquet Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and much more. Crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. Showing what the education of th...
Built in 1895, the double boathouse was used by the RNLI until 1957 when it was re-established as a museum. The museum has grown to contain an abundance of lifeboat material including models, paintings, medals, photographs, lifeboat kit and items fro...
Whitby Museum was started by local gentlemen in 1823 to preserve the fossils and other interesting artefacts existing in the area. It is owned by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and run entirely by volunteers from among the society's member...