Things to do in Scarborough District, England: The Best Museums

A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and many more crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. Showing the education of the young Victorians, using many of the static accessories and rare artefacts, as used by them. We hope your visit here will prove interesting, stimulating and will give an insight into this largely extinct branch of science.

The Art Room supplies Art materials and much more. We have an exciting gallery area where you can view lots of artists work. We have increased our services to include mounting and framing along with commissions. Looking for something that bit different come along and explore the unique gifts we have to offer.

ABWD Art Studio is an open studio on the West Pier in Scarborough, UK. The studio has work by artists Sammi Johnson and Sanafari Emerious on display. Both artists take commissions for oil paintings, including pet portraiture, drawings and curios. Oil painting workshops are available on request.

History Box Scarborough is the world's smallest heritage centre showcasing Scarborough's fantastic history. It is in a converted disused BT red telephone box on the seafront in the south bay. An audio track tells you the history alongside amazing photos. Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year, entry free. #historyboxscarborough #historybox #scarboroughmaritimeheritage

Ailsa Nicholson is a well established fused glass and ceramic artist. All her work is handmade in her workshop and displayed in a beautiful little on site gallery which is open to the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am - 4pm. Debit/credit card facilities are available (prices range from £2.00 - £500.00).

The working Gallery & Studio of acclaimed and emerging artist Adrian Wright. Ady (as he likes to be called) is making quite a stir with his art. Come meet him, learn from him and stay a while. Relaxing atmosphere, great food, coffee, drinks and cakes.

Striving to preserve an Edwardian atmosphere, this museum houses a variety of general collections.

Space Myth and Magic is a store specialising in the sale of Collectable Card Games, Board Games and Wargaming Miniatures. We provide two 6x4 tabletops for wargaming, as well as tables for board games and CCGs at the back. We also sell Drinks and Chocolates. Our opening times are 11am-5pm Tuesdays-Saturdays

Winner of the 2013 VisitEngland Gold Award for Excellence! Visit the house where the James Cook came to serve his seaman's apprenticeship. The handsome 17th century house on the harbour belonged to Cook's master, the Quaker shipowner, John Walker. It was here in the attic that the family lodged thier apprentices when not at sea serving the London coal trade.The Museum's rich collection celebrates Cook's achievements and the work of those who sailed with him - sailors, scientists and artists.See letters in Cook's own hand, original paintings and drawings, ship models and maps, and strange objects from newly discovered lands.Special Exhibition for 2014 - 'Australian Encounters! Charting a Continent'. Cook and his successors completed the chart of the continentss coastline and marvelled at the strange new creatures they saw - 'unlike anything encountered before!'.