# Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum, Great Ayton — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Step into the authentic 18th-century classroom where legendary explorer Captain Cook received his early education, featuring period furnishings and fascinating maritime history displays.

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Museum

# Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum

101 High Street

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2778183443752687808&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Lorna Raistrick](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103651671434303929474)

**In short:** Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum is a museum in Great Ayton, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 67 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum

Step into the authentic 18th-century classroom where legendary explorer Captain Cook received his early education, featuring period furnishings and fascinating maritime history displays.

## What's nearby

- Suggitt's Ice Creams next door
- Stamps Coffee Shop next door
- Petch Butchers next door
- Stokesley Butchers next door
- Royal Oak, Great Ayton next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** 1:00 – 4:00 PM

**Thursday** 1:00 – 4:00 PM

**Friday** 1:00 – 4:00 PM

**Saturday** 1:00 – 4:00 PM

**Sunday** 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Tamás Pecze](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111026420848744072857/reviews) ★★★★★

Nice small museum with a giftshop. There is a great audio-video presentation upstairs showing Captain Cooks voyages. Definetly worth to visit. The admission is free. The owner is a very kind person.

· via Google

[Lesley Macintyre](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117314231511087481049/reviews) ★★★★★

As my family have ancestral links to Captain Cook I was interested to visit this museum as I was in the area. However at 3pm on a Friday during school holidays it wasn’t open. Nothing on the door to say why. Disappointed. I’m sure it would have been very interesting 🤨

· via Google

[Dave Sillence](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106935625529018215376/reviews) ★★★★★

Excellent tourist attraction celebrating one of Cleveland's most famous sons, Captain James Cook, explorer, extraordinaire. Well worth a visit :)

· via Google

[Nicola Brooks](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105998256277714664297/reviews) ★★★★★

Wonderful mini museum. Three generations of our family visited together aged from 74 to 7 years. We spent a good hour filling in the free quizzes provided by the lovely friendly and helpful volunteers in the shop downstairs. Upstairs (lift available) museum packed full of interesting and interactive history and information about Captain Cook and the local area. Free entry but donations well deserved.

· via Google

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## At a glance

**Address** 101 High Street, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, TS9 6NB [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.4886590%2C-1.1344993)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (67 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Indoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Destination** Great Ayton

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★ 4.4 (67 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01642 725118](tel:01642725118)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Great Ayton

**Postcode** TS9 6NB

**Plus Code** 9C6WFVQ8+F6

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 1pm–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum any good?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 67 Google reviews.

### Is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum good for children?

Yes, Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum is listed as good for children.

### Is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum indoors or outdoors?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum suitable for?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum suits all ages.

### How do I contact Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum?

Call Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum on +44 1642 724296.

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