Apr 24
Read Regional Authors Celebrate World Book Night
Celebrate World Book Night with two authors from 2018's Read Regional selection.
Upcoming events
May 1 - Oct 31
Captain Cook 250
In 2018 we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Cook's famous voyages to the Pacific!
May 25
Cook's birthplace walk and talk
A double celebration for Cook’s great voyage and the museum’s birthday.
May 29
Time Bandits on board the Endeavour
Come and learn more about this amazing ship by meeting the Time Bandits.
May 31
The Great Barrier Reef
Decorate your own brightly coloured fish from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
- Jun 2 - Fitted for a Foreign Voyage - with Phil Philo
- Jul 15 - Flax weaving - drop in with Deb Gillanders
- Jul 22 - Pressgang! with the Historical Maritime Society
- Jul 26 - Pirate Training Day!
- Aug 1 - Remembering the Great Departure - with Steve Ragnall from the Captain Cook Society
- Aug 2 - Polynesian Stamps
- Aug 9 - Fighting Scurvy!
- Aug 16 - Amazing Albatross
- Aug 23 - Felt Puppets
- Sep 8 - Crossing the Line: the first stage of the Endeavour voyage (1768-69) - with Phil Philo
- Oct 26 - Joseph Banks and his role on the Endeavour - with Jean Shaftoe of the Joseph Banks Society
- Oct 28 - Captain Cook's Birthday Service
- Jul 1 - Taxidermy Demonstration with Adrian Johnston
- Jul 21 - Pressgang! with the Historical Maritime Society
- Jul 24 - Moving Turtles
- Jul 31 - Animal Handling - drop in with Animal Story
- Aug 2 - Cook sites with Google expeditions
- Aug 7 - Performances with Inner State Theatre Company
- Aug 14 - Maori Tile
- Aug 21 - Tropical Picture Frames
- Aug 25 - Pirates of the Park Run!
- Oct 20 - Captain Cook Society Meeting
- Oct 27 - Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 40th birthday celebrations!
Details about The 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 the legacy of his voyages.
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum opened on the 28th October 1978 - the 250th anniversary of Cook's birth. It is housed in a purpose-built building close to the granite urn marking the site of Cook's birthplace cottage in Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough.
The museum tells the story of one of the world's greatest navigators and mariners through themed display galleries housing original artefacts, exhibitions, associated activities and events and a lively education programme. There is full disabled access throughout and additional facilities such as the Discovery Room (education & activities), the Endeavour Room (meetings & events), the Resolution Resources Room (archive & research) complete with a gift/book shop and café.
Awards
ACE Accredited Museum
Prices
Adult - £4
Concession - £3
Family Ticket - £10 (2 adults and 2 children)
Tickets are valid for the full 2017 season.
Opening Times
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10.30am-3.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10.30am-3.30pm |
| Thursday | 10.30am-3.30pm |
| Friday | 10.30am-3.30pm |
| Saturday | 10.30am-3.30pm |
| Sunday | 10.30am-3.30pm |
Seasonal closure
Please note The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum has seasonal closure in Winter.
See The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum page on Facebook
and/or call 01642 311 211 before setting off for your visit.
Note: Visits by schools and groups may sometimes be arranged during closure periods.
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Captain Cook Birthplace Vase
Granite vase marking the location of the cottage where Captain Cook was born.
