Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum
In or near Robin Hood's Bay.
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Andy Beecroft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ruswarp · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil 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 Robin Hood's Bay and Fylingdales Museum is a small museum located in the village, featuring collections and displays of local interest. It is run entirely by volunteers and offers free entry to visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur and Fossil Museum is located in Yorkshire. This museum is dedicated to the region's rich palaeontological history, showcasing a variety of dinosaur fossils and geological exhibits. It provides insight into the prehistoric life that once inhabited the coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4306, -0.5328
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Fylingdales
- Postcode
- YO22 4ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Ruswarp — 7.5 km
- Official site
- museum.rhbay.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1051834004 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum?
- Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4ST), in the parish of Fylingdales.
- What is Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum?
- Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ruswarp, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4ST.
- Is Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum is part of the Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ruswarp, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4ST.