Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
RNLI Whitby Museum
In or near Whitby.
RNLI Whitby 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 · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
RNLI Whitby 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RNLI Whitby Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode YO21. This museum is dedicated to the history and operations of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, showcasing artefacts and exhibits related to maritime rescue.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4901, -0.6149
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.6 km
- Opening
- We-Su 10:00-16:00; Tu 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- rnli.org
Sources
- osm: way/854651863 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RNLI Whitby Museum?
- RNLI Whitby Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3PU), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is RNLI Whitby Museum?
- RNLI Whitby Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RNLI Whitby Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3PU.
- Is RNLI Whitby Museum a protected site?
- Yes — RNLI Whitby Museum is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is RNLI Whitby Museum free to visit?
- Yes, RNLI Whitby Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to RNLI Whitby Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3PU.