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Whitby Museum
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Whitby Museum
Pannett Park
Whitby
YO21 1RE
North Yorkshire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Facilities
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The Society's library and archives are accessible to the public, but advanced notice of visit would be appreciated. Note that the Library is usually open mornings Tuesday to Friday
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01947 602908
E-mail
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keeper@whitbymuseum.org.uk
library
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library@whitbymuseum.org.uk
registrar
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registrar@whitbymuseum.org.uk
Website
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www.whitbymuseum.org.uk
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Open
All year: Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm
Last admission 30 mins before closing
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Closed
Mondays except Bank Holidays
Christmas and New Year
Library closed throughout January
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Admission charges
Adults £3.00
Children £1.00
Seniors £2.50
Members of Whitby 'Lit&Phil' free
Permanent residents of Whitby Town free
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Description
Whitby Museum was started by local gentlemen in 1823 to preserve the fossils and other interesting artefacts existing in the area. It is owned by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and run entirely by volunteers from among the society's members.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending October 7 2007
The Riddle Of The Fylingdales Stones Revealed At Whitby Museum
Looking After The Rural Museums Of North Yorkshire
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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