Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Brilliant museum if you want to learn some history of Whitby and captain cook then this is the place to go.

This wasn't my idea to visit the museum, I walked past almost missing the museum. For such a small place they have used every inch of space all the way to the attic. I am looking forward to a return visit. The staff there are welcoming and friendly and passionate about the museum

Great little museum packed with lots of interesting facts, objects and prints from Cooks travels. Very much enjoyed it.

A very clean, well presented museum situated in the home where Cook did his seaman apprenticeship. Original articles belonging to Cook and his wife as well as items related to his travels. An easy hour, though watch your head entering/leaving the attic. Some lovely postcards, including some painted by Stephanie, one of the volunteers here.

Visited in Residents Day so didn't need to pay. Lovely tour with lots of information. Would recommend even if you are paying.

Went to visit the museum as part of my time exploring Whitby. Lovely staff and fantastic exhibitions. A couple of times you may need to bend down to go past the ceilings, but expect in an old building. Takes about an hour of time, slightly longer if you sit through the dvds being played.

Excellent museum. The volunteers that show you round are full of information about James Cook and his achievements. My 10 year old grandson was enthralled

Great museum and awsome little place to go. This wasn't a planned visit we just went whilst we were in whitby with the kids.Adult tickets are £8.50 and are valid for 1 year and children under 16 entry is free when accompanied by an adult.There is volunteers here who can talk you through and give you knowledgeable information. I was definitely an eye opener this visit. If you like history it's definitely worth checking. The kids found it interesting aswell. The staff were amazing.

Very educational museum. It is worth a revisit as a few additions have been made in the 2022. During Cook's apprenticeship, he had lived for a few years in this Quaker family home. Some rooms display 1700s a Quaker's household items. The inventory taken by Cook's landlord John walker after his mother's death has been used to recreate this Quaker Home. One room displays the artwork done by the artists went with cook on his voyages. It's a must visit museum for both who loves history as well as maritime facts. Interesting books and copies of drawings can be purchased at the museum. I liked the idea of the acknowledgement in the museum of the special naval and fishing skills Poleneseans had at Cook's time.(Please note that I have deleted my original review due to an incorrect fact I had mentioned which I heard while on the Whitby bus tour)

Very interesting little museum. Very informative and a great way to learn about Captain Cook and his expeditions. Being able to see the Endeavour replica from the window is a lovely touch as well. Well recommended when in Whitby.