Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
In or near Whitby.
Captain Cook Memorial Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Captain Cook Memorial Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Captain Cook Memorial Museum is located in the 17th-century house where Captain Cook lodged as an apprentice. It showcases rich collections that narrate the story of Cook's voyages and his contributions to exploration. Visitors can explore various exhibits related to his life and times.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Captain Cook Memorial Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode YO22. This museum is dedicated to the life and voyages of Captain James Cook, featuring various exhibits related to his explorations and contributions to navigation and cartography.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4868, -0.6118
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Phone
- 01947 601900
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:45-17:00
- Official site
- www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/688020298 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Captain Cook Memorial Museum?
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4BA), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Captain Cook Memorial Museum?
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Captain Cook Memorial Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4BA.
- Is Captain Cook Memorial Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Captain Cook Memorial Museum is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Captain Cook Memorial Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4BA.