Whitby Museum

Whitby Museum

Whitby Museum was started by local gentlemen in 1823 to preserve the fossils and other interesting artefact existing in the area. It is owned by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and run entirely by volunteers from among the society's members

Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures Facilities The Society's library and archives are accessible to the public, but advanced notice of visit would be appreciated. Note that the Library is usually open mornings Tuesday to Friday

Open
All year: Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm
Last admission 30 mins before closing

Closed
Mondays except Bank Holidays
Christmas and New Year
Library closed throughout January

Admission charges
Adults £3.00
Children £1.00
Seniors £2.50
Members of Whitby 'Lit&Phil' free
Permanent residents of Whitby Town free

Address:
Pannett Park
Whitby
YO21 1RE
England
Tel: 01947 602908

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01947 602908
E-mail : keeper@whitbymuseum.org.uk
library : library@whitbymuseum.org.uk
registrar : registrar@whitbymuseum.org.uk
Website : www.whitbymuseum.org.uk