Location: Whitby
Top Things to do in Whitby
Things to do in Whitby, England: The Best Museums
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire. It is located within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has an established maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port developed during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets, and was (along with the nearby fishing village of Staithes) where Captain Cook learned seamanship.
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1. Museum of Victorian Science
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5.0 based on 278 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Lee-Lynne - Sheffield, United Kingdom
What an amazing and unique experience. The museum is run by a lovely couple an consists of 2 hours of demonstrations with explanation and refreshments at the halfway point. The room is small and can fit 4 visitors only. Tony is so enthusiastic and the museum is his lifes work, an entertaining and unique experience!
2. Ailsa Nicholson Art
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
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).
Reviewed By AdrianSphotography
We were looking for a very special gift for. Retirement present. On seeing what we were looking for on social media. We made an appointment ( although not require on most days when the studio is open ) and visited. We were shown a selection of items to choose from. We already knew what we wanted and happily made our order. A few weeks after we received a message to say it was ready for collection. To say we were pleased would be an understatement. It has ‘Pride of Place’ in our garden room where this sun highlights its beauty. And this has even a talking point for all visitors. Fully recommended for that ‘Something Special’.
3. Canvas & Coffee
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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.
4. Whitby Museum
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4.5 based on 801 reviews
Striving to preserve an Edwardian atmosphere, this museum houses a variety of general collections.
Reviewed By JAYNECBG - London, United Kingdom
This is an absolutely fabulous museum. A must for anyone visiting Whitby. So quirky and fun and informative. From a mummified hand (a burglar’s lucky charm) to a cannon from the battle of Trafalgar, there is something for everyone. We ranged in age from 75 to 15 and everyone was happy. Lovely staff too.
5. Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
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4.5 based on 679 reviews
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!'.
Reviewed By J3919TFstevew
well again a great fantastic museum which is Highlighting the famous Explorer and so much to read and see items of the explorer well worth the visit . It is a great museum we hand a wonderful time
6. Robin Hood's Bay and Fylingdales Museum
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4.5 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By AMAZO1949 - Leek, United Kingdom
It's a steep climb down to the beach passing little shops on the way. Little cottages make this place a picture postcard place and well worth a visit if you are in the area.
7. RNLI Lifeboat museum
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By daveandlynda311 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
Having wandered round whitby we found the RNLI museum and shop and lifeboat display, Dave wandered round the museum and admired the boat then we purchased a very nice jute bag from the shop before moving on.
8. Pannett Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Two fantastic collections and a fabulous programme of temporary exhibitions can be seen in this beautiful gallery. Located in the beautiful Pannett Park and Sharing a building with Whitby Museum the gallery is situated in the heart of Whitby. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 9.30 - 4.30. Last admission 4pm. Admission Free
Reviewed By shirjanfree - Stonehouse, United Kingdom
There are some beautiful, detailed paintings from various members of the Wetherall family which are an absolute joy to see, showing scenes of Whitby life back in the 1800s.
9. W. Hamond Museum of Whitby Jet
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By 569carinj - Bolton, United Kingdom
Very informative, with beautiful specimens. The (fairly young) restaurant staff have a passion for keeping the history of Whitby alive and know a lot of interesting facts, including those about the jet fossils of 180 million years old, in the restaurant display cases. The tomato soup in the restaurant is amazing, as well!
10. The Endeavour Experience Whitby
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4.0 based on 115 reviews
Welcome to The Endeavour Experience. The only life size replica of Captain Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour in the northern hemisphere, and Whitby’s newest family tourist attraction. Visitors can climb aboard and experience interactive features and displays that will help you imagine what life was like for the 95 crew members during the three-year voyage. During your visit go below decks to the Orlop Cafe and enjoy a light lunch followed by delicious homemade cakes and traybakes.
Reviewed By MJY79 - Oldham, United Kingdom
Here with family, the restaurant on the Endeavour is free to enter and separate from the attraction itself. It’s as you would imagine, below deck on a ship. The staff are incredibly friendly and nothing is too much. We opted for small fish, chips and mushy peas x5 (£6.50). Be under no illusion that what you will receive is small. They apologised for the wait but it wasn’t a long wait for fresh fish and chips cooked to absolute perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed coming here and we will be back.
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