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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.

 

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Pannett Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE

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What’s on: Alice in Whitby

A re-imagining of characters in Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ through the Whitby Museum costume collection. Letting their imagination run...

Latest news: Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society AGM

The 202nd Annual General Meeting of the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society (registered charity number: 1171266) will be held in...

Flock Kitchen & Coffee

The perfect destination for locals and visitors alike to enjoy delicious food and beverages in a unique setting. House roast coffee, pastries, cakes & bakes, impressively filled sandwiches, incredible scones.

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

  • A brilliant hidden gem!

    There was so much to look at from birds to books, from toys to trawlers you name it the museum had it and it was presented exceptionally well.

    Louise S. Nov 2025

  • Cabinet of Curiosities

    Proper museum packed with interesting stuff. Large fossil and Neolithic collections, plus some impressive Whitby jet sculptures and lots of model ships.

    railway_chap Nov 2025

  • One of the best local museums I've ever been to

    Visiting Whitby for a week; you get an annual pass with unlimited visits. We had to squeeze in a second visit later in the week.

    Tardis19. Aug 2025

  • This is an absolute gem to visit!

    I love it and so did my teenage son! The staff are amazing, welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly and the museum itself is packed with interesting objects

    Laireyhutch. Aug 2025

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