Special events & exhibitions
Museum Exhibitions
"Makers of Whitby Museum" June 12th 2011 - end of November 2011
"Makers of Whitby Museum" The Museum was founded in 1823 chiefly to preserve and display the fossils, especially the ichthyosaurs and other marine reptiles, that were being uncovered in the alum shales. Ever since then our collections have grown as people have given curiosities and finds from our region and overseas. Donors have included Victorian diplomats, officials from the Raj, a pub landlord from Wapping, as well as sea captains, clergy, doctors, magistrates and many of the men and women of Whitby.
"Sailors' Sixpence" 3rd January 2012
- 7th May 2012
The Lives of Whitby Seamen Revealed Through the Muster Rolls
In 1980, building work in the attic of the Merchant Seamen's Hospital in Church Street in Whitby revealed nearly 8,000 muster rolls. Dirty and mould-damaged, these crew lists from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries are now beginning to reveal the lives of Whitby seamen, telling tales of wars and trade, national events and personal tragedies. In this exhibition, you can explore the history of these muster rolls, find out about their national importance, and learn about the conservation that will preserve their future.
Annual activities
Einstein's birthday
Every year in March we run 2-3 days of hands-on science experiments for very
young primary schoolchildren from local schools in the Normanby Room. This is to
celebrate Einstein's birthday (he was born on 14th March 1879). This is usually a
highly successful event enjoyed not only by the children but also by those
running it.
Whitby Science Fair
Every year in November we participate in the Science Fair held in Whitby
Pavilion for older primary school children. Groups from throughout the county
run various activities. Many children learn about magnetism, Captain Scoresby
and make their first electric motor with us !
Pannett Art Gallery Exhibitions
| Saturday 31 March - Sunday 13 May | Whitby Art Society |
| Saturday 19 May - Sunday 1 July | North Yorkshire Open Studios |
| Tuesday 3 July | Sea Swim, a one day pop up installation. Part of the imove programme, Sea Swim is dedicated to exploring how swimming changes the way we feel ourselves to be in our bodies. The Sea Swim exhibition documenting the project so far, will include Art, Words, Projections and Sound. |
| Friday 6 July - Sunday 12 August | Guild of Enamellers |
| Tuesday 14 August - Wednesday 19 September | Fylingdales group of artists |
| Saturday 22 September - Sunday 7 October | Staithes Art Group and associated artists |
| Thursday 11 October - Sunday 10 November | Francis Nicholson Bicentenary Exhibition |
| Tuesday 20 November - March 2013 | Hidden Treasures - Art Works from the Pannett Art Gallery Permanent Collection |
Please note, all information is correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change. Please phone before making a special journey to visit any exhibition. TEL (01947) 602051/FAX (01947) 820227 or E MAIL: pannettgallery@hotmail.co.uk