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Museums of Whitby

@MuseumsOfWhitby

A collective of six museums based in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Working together to promote your history and heritage.

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Visit the Yorkshire Fossil Festival this weekend at Whitby Museum Entry is free and there’s lots to do, see and admire at this special event held on the bicentenary year of Whitby Museum! #museumsofwhitby #yorkshirefossilfestival #whitbymuseum #fossil #yorkshire #yorkshirecoast

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A special event @WhitbyMuseum as part of the @YorksFossilFest 'A Night at the Museum' details and tickets available via eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-night-at-t… Booking essential. #event #theatre #fossils

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Last weekend’s Fish & Ships Festival was a great success thanks to all the local businesses, residents and visitors who got involved, including of course, Whitby’s very special heritage and art museums. #fishandships #museumsofwhitby #yorkshirecoast #yorkshire #whitby #museum

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Our new Ammonite display is now on show! we've got a bit of work still to do but we can't wait for this year's @YorksFossilFest 10th-11th June in our bicentenary year! #ammonite #fossils #icthyosaur #whitby

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Happy 200th Birthday to Us! Join us for our next event! 'Frank Meadow Sutcliffe - Photographer of Whitby' slideshow presentation by Mike Shaw. Wednesday 15th March at 2pm at Whitby Museum. £2 for non-members, free to Lit&Phil Members.

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Our Station flag is at half mast today as we pay our respects to much loved volunteer Barrie Lazenby who sadly passed away recently. Barrie ran the RNLI shop in Whitby for several years, contributing to its success as one of the country’s highest earning RNLI shops. RIP Barrie.

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As it’s #worldbookday here’s a sneak peak of our best kept secret! Located upstairs at the #MuseumofWhitbyJet is our gemstone and jewellery library. The library is free to be enjoyed by all, but please note, booking is required in advance. #museum #library #yorkshirecoast

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OTD 1946 Whitby RNLB MaryAnn Hepworth was launched to aid MFV Easter Morn as she entered the harbour in a northerly storm. A huge wave had washed a crewman into the sea, crewman Harland entered the water and rescued the man. For this act Harland was awarded the RNLIs Silver Medal

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Looking for Free half term family fun? Make your own bird badge, inspired by the exhibition, Saturday 11th Feb, 1-4pm. #TheWildEscape @artfund

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OTD 1861 Whitby Lifeboat with Coxswain John Storr (pictured) at the helm capsized in the 'Great Storm' whilst attempting to rescue shipwrecked sailors. Of the 13 man crew only one survived. Today we remember the 12 Lifeboatmen who gallantly give their lives on that fateful day.

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Open Daily Saturday 11 February - Friday 31 March 10:30 - 15:00 Saturday 1 April - Monday 6 November 09:45 - 17:00 seumwhitby.co.uk #cookmuseumwhitby#thingstodoinwhitby#whitby #thingstodoinwhitby#discoveryorkshirecoast#antarctica#explore#captaincook#science#environment

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We're nearly ready for our big reveal! Whitby Museum re-opens at 10am Tuesday 7th February. Come and see our two new exhibitions, upgraded case lighting and fabulous displays. Not forgetting the fabulous tea room will also be open from 10am til 3:30pm.

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Today is #heritagetreasuresday and here’s just a few of the treasures Whitby’s museums have to offer! Whitby has so much history and culture to offer through its museums and galleries, don’t miss a visit when you’re next in town! #museumsofwhitby #whitby #yorkshirecoast #museum

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The Tempest Prognosticator - Just one of the many unique and curious items on display at Whitby Museum! #museumsofwhitby #whitby #yorkshirecoast #whitbymuseum #tempestprognosticator #victoriana #museum #yorkshire #curiosity

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Don’t miss this years illuminations at Whitby Abbey. They’re on now until the 31st October! Tickets on the door, or book online 🧛🏼‍♂️ #whitbyabbey #museumsofwhitby #abbey #illuminatedabbey #whitby #yorkshirecoast #yorkshire #museums #coastal

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Some exhibits capture the imagination of our younger visitors more than others, and Whitby Museum’s Hand of Glory certainly does that! Here are some artworks created by the children who have visited us recently. #museumsofwhitby #handofglory #whitbymuseum #whitby #yorkshire

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As part of the 125th anniversary celebrations of Dracula, this year Whitby Abbey will be illuminated for an incredible 11 night run! With epic lights, performances and much more, it's going to be bigger and better than ever... ✨🧛 #whitbyabbey #museumsofwhitby #yorkshirecoast

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A jet bracelet carved with Lily of the Valley. This fragrant and pretty flower was a firm favourite in Victorian design, it’s symbolism was focused on rebirth and the return of happiness, an ideal theme for #whitbyjet as it crossed over from periods of mourning to normal life.

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