Captain Cook Memorial Museum is a history museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England. The museum building, Walker's House, belonged to …
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May 1, 2025
Chris told us very interesting facts about Captain Cook, his life and his achievements. He compared the challenges of the olden day sailors to future trip to Mars. Alexandra supported his space story…Full review by Julia P
Feb 26, 2025
Yes, many people have a rough idea of who Captain Cook was and what he achieved, but all of that comes to life far more vividly here in a series of excellent displays that tell his extraordinary stor…Full review by naturalCelt
Feb 15, 2025
Little museum dedicated to the life of a great british Explorer Captain James cook. The exhibits are very well presented the staff are enthusiastic and friendly . When visiting whitby it's worth a…Full review by mocot1952
hi there coming to visit in july and def coming to the museum, I have heard there is a replica of the Endeavor in the harbour? Is the correct? Kind regards Di
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I don’t think it’s been there for several years. But I believe it comes out on occasion.. I may be wrong, sorry not overslept helpful
Hi i see a lot of reviews mentioning the steps but is there any lift or other access for wheelchair users? I would like to visit this week but My wife is confined to a chair.
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Wheelchair users now have access to the ground floor and to the first floor via a specially installed lift. A DVD of the upper floor and the attic is available to view while at the …
Wheelchair users now have access to the ground floor and to the first floor via a specially installed lift. A DVD of the upper floor and the attic is available to view while at the museum, which shows the Artists and Scientists rooms on the second floor. This is updated every year to show the year's special exhibition in the attic above. Records of exhibitions from earlier years may also be viewed. However, our lift is now out of service and there is no access to the first floor. As they can only see the ground floor and DVD, wheel users will be given free entrance until the lift is repaired.
I am afraid we only allow Guide dogs. We do have a courtyard where , if visiting in a group, one of you could wait with the dog. Although I must admit it might be too long a wait. The visit …
I am afraid we only allow Guide dogs. We do have a courtyard where , if visiting in a group, one of you could wait with the dog. Although I must admit it might be too long a wait. The visit can take from 1.5 to 2 hrs. Kind regards, Maria Aparicio (Operations Manager)
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