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Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Discover why Captain James Cook is the world's most famous navigator with our exploration into his early life, seafaring career and legacy of his voyages. Experience life below decks 18thC style. Permanent displays include original artefacts, reconstructions, films, interactives, computer activities and Sidney Scurvy for younger visitors.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
Open All Year
| 01/03/2008 - 31/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 01/11/2008 - 28/02/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 01/03/2009 - 31/10/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
* 2008 - 1 Mar-31 Oct, daily, except Mon, 1000-1730.
2008/09 - 1 Nov-28 Feb, daily, except Mon, 0900-1600.
Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
| Child | Free |
| Concession | Free |
| Family | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A19. From the A19 take the A174 then the A172 to Middlesbrough centre. The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is signposted by brown signs from the A19 and A174. Car park situated in Stewart Park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Marton Station.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Nana Toms Cafe inside Museum serving speciality teas, coffees etc. and homemade sandwiches, cakes etc.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1 hour
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 90
- Min group size - 10
- Solo accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - Discovery Room for educational purposes i.e. schools to be booked in advance.
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min - Schools to be booked in advance.
Related Links
Marton-In-Cleveland
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS7 8AT
Tel: +44 01642 311211
Fax: +44 01642 515659
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