Full of amazing treasures

Whitby Museum is unusual and quite wonderful! Revealing the life of our historic coastal town from the Jurassic era to the present day, our collections are fascinating – even quirky. Come and see our fossils, our costumes, our model ships and our curiosities for yourself. Whatever your age, whatever your interests, Whitby Museum is a precious treasure trove.

Please note our tea room is currently closed.

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Pannett Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE

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What’s on: Adventures in Time: The Development of Steampunk

A new exhibition looking at the development of Steampunk and some of the costume influences showcasing modern outfits and original...

Latest news: Library & Archives Blog – History in Postcards

I’ve been meaning to do a blog about our postcard collection and after taking one of the albums along to...

Illustrations of Women of Whitby carrying a banner. Colourful figures on a dark blue background. Whitby Museum , Pannett Park, YO21 1RE.

Our Lasses - Inspirational Women of Whitby

6th February - 1st December 2024 A must-see Whitby Museum exhibition showcasing the remarkable Women of Whitby through the ages.

Our Magnificent Collections

From tiny pieces of carved jet to gigantic fossils of marine reptiles Whitby Museum has it all. Find out more about our eclectic artefacts then visit and see them in person.

Become a Member

Did you know Whitby Museum is an independent museum? Operated by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society for the last 200 years. Support Whitby Museum by becoming a member and help preserve the past for the future.

Reviews

Putting on so much of a show.

Putting so much of a show, in what is a relatively small museum, puts many of the larger counterparts to shame.

Tartnjohn. Apr 2023.

Warm Welcome, a real treat!

We received a warm welcome on arrival. There museum is a real treat, and I especially enjoyed the Women of Whitby exhibition.

Jenny H. May 2024.

Amazed at the variety of exhibits

I went to See the Sutcliffe collection but was amazed at the variety of the exhibits.. I went twice last year and look forward to visiting again.

404johno. Apr 2024

Natural History and V&A combined!

A smaller Edwardian version of the Natural History Museum and V&A combined in Yorkshire.

Sparkindy. Apr 2024.

Putting on so much of a show.

Putting so much of a show, in what is a relatively small museum, puts many of the larger counterparts to shame.

Tartnjohn. Apr 2023.
Warm Welcome, a real treat!

We received a warm welcome on arrival. There museum is a real treat, and I especially enjoyed the Women of Whitby exhibition.

Jenny H. May 2024.
Amazed at the variety of exhibits

I went to See the Sutcliffe collection but was amazed at the variety of the exhibits.. I went twice last year and look forward to visiting again.

404johno. Apr 2024
Natural History and V&A combined!

A smaller Edwardian version of the Natural History Museum and V&A combined in Yorkshire.

Sparkindy. Apr 2024.

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