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Museum Details
Whitby Museum
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Whitby Museum
Pannett Park
Whitby
YO21 1RE
North Yorkshire
England
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
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
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
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01947 602908
E-mail
:
keeper@whitbymuseum.org.uk
library
:
library@whitbymuseum.org.uk
registrar
:
registrar@whitbymuseum.org.uk
Website
:
www.whitbymuseum.org.uk
Open
All year: Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm
Last admission 30 mins before closing
Closed
Mondays except Bank Holidays
Christmas and New Year
Library closed throughout January
Admission charges
Adults £3.00
Children £1.00
Seniors £2.50
Members of Whitby 'Lit&Phil' free
Permanent residents of Whitby Town free
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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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Cafeteria
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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