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Rotunda Museum
Image: Rotunda Museum
Rotunda Museum
Vernon Road
Scarborough
YO11 2NN
North Yorkshire
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Natural Sciences
Personalities
Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01723 353665
E-mail
:
museuminfo@scarborough.gov.uk
Website
:
www.rotundamuseum.co.uk
Open
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm Open Bank Holidays
Closed
Mondays - Except Bank Holidays
Admission charges
Under 18s FREE
Adult Day Pass: £4.50 (concession £4)
Adult Annual Pass: £8.00 (concession £7)
Scarborough Museums Trust Annual Pass (including Art Gallery): £9.00 (concession £8)
Description
The Rotunda is the 2nd oldest purpose-built museum in Britain. Built to the specifications of William Smith - the father of English geology in 1882, the museum has been a focal point for geology and local history enthusiasts ever since. Following major investments and a two-year re-fit, the museum now encompasses all the interactive technologies demanded of a modern museum. At the same time in the central Rotunda Gallery you will find a remarkable space that explains the Scarborough that existed in Smith's days as well as some of the characters that populated the town at the time. The first floor Shell Gallery focuses on research and 21st century developments whilst the Dinosaur Coast Gallery offers bright, colourful and family friendly hands on experience of our coastline and its treasures.
Collections description
The Rotunda Gallery houses specimens from William Smith's own collection that is on display for the first time and focuses on social history through various well know characters of Smith's time.
The Dinosaur Coast Gallery focuses on the nature and geology of the coast from Redcar to Flamborough and includes a fossil ID station for budding geologists.
The Shell Geology Now Gallery primarily focuses on the scientific processes behind both geology and archaeology with dinosaurs and Gristhorpe Man.
Key artists and exhibits
William Smith
;
Father of English Geology
;
Geology
;
Archeology
;
Dinosaurs
;
Bronze Age Buriel
;
Gristhorpe Man
;
Dinosaur Coast
;
Fossils
;
Dinosaur Footprints
Articles
Scarborough's Rotunda Museum Reopens On Saturday May 10
Lottery Boost For Rotunda Museum Renovation
Lottery Bid To Make Rotunda Museum Gateway To Dino Coast
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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