# Rotunda Museum, Scarborough — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore Scarborough's fascinating past across two floors featuring prehistoric dinosaurs and captivating local treasures. Fully accessible venue with family-friendly facilities throughout. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions/rotunda-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Rotunda Museum Rotunda Museum [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13410414945857092462&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cody Youngblood](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115517932216910371437) **In short:** Rotunda Museum is a museum in Scarborough, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 702 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · 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 Toilets Gift Shop Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## 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 [David Truby](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110674447910772728862/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Tim P.](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106481344839001949716/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Steve Smith](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110940577967205229993/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Steve Baseley](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112506259488178429296/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487f47ecd7094b3f:0xba1b5d578266bb6e!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.2793635%2C-0.3993196) **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 [More attractions in Scarborough](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions) ★ 4.2 (702 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com/rotunda-museum/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01723 353665](tel:01723353665) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Scarborough **Postcode** YO11 2PS **Plus Code** 9C6X7JH2+P7 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487f47ecd7094b3f:0xba1b5d578266bb6e!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487f47ecd7094b3f:0xba1b5d578266bb6e!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487f47ecd7094b3f:0xba1b5d578266bb6e!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Scarborough Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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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. ## More near Rotunda Museum ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Bike & Boot Inn ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-bike-boot-inn) - [Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas ★ 3.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/travelodge-scarborough-st-nicholas) - [Palm Court Hotel ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/palm-court-hotel) - [Riviera Town House ★ 4.1 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/riviera-town-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [7a Belvoir Terrace 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/7a-belvoir-terrace-syk1079564) - [The Salisbury 2 bedroom deluxe Apartment 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-salisbury-2-bedroom-deluxe-apartment-syk1173664) - [The Salisbury Apartment 103 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-salisbury-apartment-103-syk1173639) - [The Salisbury Apartment 104 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-salisbury-apartment-104-syk1173643) ### Campsites nearby - [Oliver's Mount ★ 4.8 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping/oliver-s-mount) - [Jacobs Mount Holiday Park ★ 4.3 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping/jacobs-mount-holiday-park) - [Lady Edith's Holiday Park ★ 4.2 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping/lady-edith-s-holiday-park) - [Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club Site ★ 4.4 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping/scarborough-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Olympia Bowl and Softplay ★ 4.3 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions/olympia-bowl-and-softplay) - [The Scarborough Spa Express ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/attractions/the-scarborough-spa-express) - [Terror Tower ★ 4.0 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions/terror-tower) - [Pot 2 Doodle Do 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions/pot-2-doodle-do)