In short: Rotunda Museum is a museum in Scarborough, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 702 Google reviews.
Details checked · source: Google Places
About Rotunda Museum
Explore Scarborough's fascinating past across two floors featuring prehistoric dinosaurs and captivating local treasures. Fully accessible venue with family-friendly facilities throughout.
What's nearby
- Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels - Scarborough next door
- Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas next door
- Grand Hotel Scarborough next door
- Central Tramway 200m away
- Scarborough Spa 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Once we found it, the museum was worth a look only because it's one of the original purpose built museums in the country. It's a geological and archaeological museum so lots of fossils and interesting exhibits about geology. Actually, the building itself is worth the visit. Your £5 pass gets you into the Scarborough art galleries as well, though both were closed when we visited.
· via Google
Small museum, but still some interesting exhibitions, especially the old maps/pictures of Scarborough. Visit takes around 30 minutes I would say, but I'd still recommend the Rotunda Museum. Buying a ticket also gives you admission to the Scarborough Art Gallery, so it's definitely worth the £5.
· via Google
Not a huge museum but what they have is really interesting. Well worth the standard £5 ticket price. Met a really knowledgeable and helpful chap on the reception desk who recommended YouTube as a useful source of further information about how we came to be where we are today. We would definitely go again.
· via Google
What a fantastic little museum really friendly and helpful staff. Gorgeous building everything is laid out well very interesting will definitely be going back
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating exhibits on geology, archaeology, and fossils, with a dedicated kids' area featuring dress-up costumes and activities. They also highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the great value of the £5 annual pass, which includes access to a nearby art gallery.
Some reviews mention the museum can be small.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Vernon Road, Scarborough, YO11 2PS Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (702 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 2+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Scarborough
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Rotunda Museum?
Rotunda Museum is open Mon closed; Tue–Wed 10am–4:30pm; Thu–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Rotunda Museum any good?
Rotunda Museum is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 702 Google reviews.
Is Rotunda Museum good for children?
Yes, Rotunda Museum is listed as good for children.
How long do you need at Rotunda Museum?
Allow one to two hours.
Is Rotunda Museum indoors or outdoors?
Rotunda Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.
What ages is Rotunda Museum suitable for?
Rotunda Museum is best for ages 2+.
Is Rotunda Museum wheelchair accessible?
Rotunda Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at Rotunda Museum?
Yes: paid street parking.
How do I contact Rotunda Museum?
Call Rotunda Museum on +44 1723 353665.