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Cook Memorial Museum

@CptCookMuseum

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 Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK
cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Joined May 2012
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Storytime Cancelled - Wed 28 October The 11.30am Storytime session has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We still have two places available on the 1pm Lantern Making Workshop session. To book a place, please visit our website. Thank you for your understanding
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Huge congratulations to our volunteer Ian Lawrence, winner of the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Award. His decades of fundraising and kindness have made a real impact. We are incredibly proud to have him on our team. #makeadifferenceawards #bbcradiotees #Volunteer
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Our last talk of the season is now FULLY BOOKED. Thank you to everyone who has reserved a place. We’re looking forward to welcoming you.
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Our last talk of the season! Join us on Thursday 8 October at 2pm for Young Sailors on Cook’s Ships with Clair Stones. Discover the real stories of the boys and teenagers who sailed with Captain Cook. FREE event—limited spaces. Please book in advance cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
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#VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2026 #Volunteering #Volunteer #Volunteers #VolunteerAppreciation #Community #Charity #GiveBack #MuseumVolunteers #HeritageVolunteers #MuseumsUK #HeritageUK #CultureUK #Whitby #NorthYorkshire #CaptainCookMuseum
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A lovely #VisitorComment this week: “Tour provided by Denise – very happy to pay the fee just for the tour. Very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.” Tuesday tours run at 11am & 12pm, 10 places per slot. Book online or at Reception. #CaptainCookMuseum #Whitby
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Our Learning Officer has put together a fantastic 2026 events programme, with tours, talks, workshops, live demos, and a new exhibition. Plenty to explore this season.
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NEW in 2026 – Starting tomorrow Book at reception or scan the QR code.
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The house and courtyard look beautiful covered in snow today. It is the perfect winter scene for the 17th-century home where James Cook once lived. The museum is currently closed and will reopen on February 7, 2026.
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Joseph Banks’ travelling chair was built for life at sea—foldable, practical, and used aboard the Endeavour. Explore its story in our blog by Dr Sophie Forgan: cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk/post/… #CaptainCook #MuseumCollections #MaritimeHistory

Joseph Banks – Travelling chair

This chair once belonged to Joseph Banks and was used by him on board Endeavour

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Huge thanks to Elaine Callaghan, a valued staff member who also volunteers her time to care for our garden. A visitor on 6 Aug said, “The patio garden with plants from New Zealand really impressed us.” #CaptainCookMuseum #VolunteerThanks #WhitbyMuseum
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