About Whitby Museum
Explore fascinating local history and natural wonders at this family-friendly museum, fully accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs with baby changing facilities available throughout.
What's nearby
- Pannett Park next door
- The Florence Guest House next door
- Esso 150m away
- Corra Lynn B&B 200m away
- Esklet Guest House 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
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 – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This is a fascinating museum. It tells you that besides the abbey, the church and ghost stories, Whitby has Victorian jet jewelry, tea pots, seafaring culture, all kinds of lovely animals—from ancient to modern, whale-hunting memories… In short, the museum is a key to Whitby memory landscape. The Sutcliffe postcards and photographs in the museum shop are so evocative of the past. If you are interested in local lores, do not miss this hidden gem. The admission ticket is valid for a year. The staffs are very friendly.
· via Google
A great museum and art gallery with absolutely masses of stuff packed in. The art collection is small but very interesting, and the main museum galleries are rammed with all sorts of things ranging from large fossils to a specialist gallery on James Cook etc. It is obviously doing well as there is a new wing. The gardens in the surrounding Park are lovely too, and there is a shop and a very lively cafe.
· via Google
A great collection of all sorts of artefacts from various areas of Whitby history. Loved the fossils and all the info on James Cook. My little boy loved looking at the old toys and the models of the boats. Great way to spend an hour or two. Park outside is great for kids and the cafe is reasonably priced too. Brilliant price. £9 for adults £5 with Blue light card and kids are free. Entry is valid for 12 months too!
· via Google
A fabulous museum situated in Pannett Park, Whitby. You walk through the free Art Gallery to get into the museum. Full of unusual & quirky objects including; dinosaur bones found close to Whitby nb. These are the actual bones not plaster copies, fossils, medals from the 2nd world war together with stories from the owners, stuffed birds, Victorian jet jewellery, found on the shores of Whitby, details of Captain Cooks routes and ships, Victorian dolls as well as a Tempest Prognosticator and a Zeplin III Dark Matter Detector. If you're wondering what they are, then you'll have to visit the museum, or look at my photos. There's also a room full of other quirky items with their stories attached, fascinating. Upstairs is a room showing a video of Lewis Carroll's connection to Whitby, who knew? There is also costumes from Alice in Wonderland. Downstairs are the toilets and a cafe.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of fascinating exhibits, including local history, fossils, and unique artifacts like the "Hand of Glory." They also highlight the excellent value, as the entry fee includes an annual pass, and mention the friendly, knowledgable staff. Guests appreciate the on-site cafe and clean restrooms, making it a great family-friendly destination.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Pannett Park, Whitby Museum, Whitby, YO21 1RE Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,305 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Whitby