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An hour from York - the 17th century house where James Cook lodged as apprentice seaman to Whitby shipmaster Captain John Walker.

Rich collection of exhibits about Yorkshire's most famous son. Includes period rooms in meticulously restored house, ship models, plans and manuscripts, artefacts from the voyages, and fine original paintings, drawings and prints.

Stunning site on harbourside. An easy day out from York by car. Beautiful drive. Ancient seaport town.

For further information and for our special exhibition 2010 'Northwood Ho! A Voyage Towards the North Pole 1773', visit the Museum's website at www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits French signs/guides German signs/guides Gift shop Regional Tourist Board Member Spanish signs/guides Public toilets Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedGuided tours for groupsSmoking not allowed

Prices


Adults £4.50
Seniors £4.00
Child/ student £3.00
Adult Group £3.50
School party £2.70
Family £11.00

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Thu 1 Apr 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Mon - Sun 09:45 to 17:00
Notes Last admission is half hour before closing.
   
Groups Information for Captain Cook Museum
Groups Information for Captain Cook Museum
 
 

Contact

Mr Mick Green
Tel: 01947 601900
View the Groups Information websitewww.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

Venue

Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby

Grape Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4BA

View the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby websitewww.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

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Map reference: NZ 900110


From York, take the A64 & A169 north-east to Whitby.

From Scarborough, take the A171 north to Whitby.

From Teesside, take the A171 east to Whitby.

Park in Town Centre car parks. The museum is on the east side of the swing bridge over the River Esk, take immediate right turn onto Grape Lane. Museum is on the right hand side at the far end.

Accessible by Public Transport : Whitby station

Yorkshire Tourist Board, White Rose Award 2005 winner, 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year'. 'Discover Yorkshire Coast' Tourism Awards winner, 'Visitor Attraction of the Year 2005'.

VistBritain VAQASMoors and Coast Tourism Partnership Award FinalistWhite Rose Award Winner

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Events at this venue

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date event
Mon 1 Mar 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Northward Ho! Voyage towards the North Pole 1773