Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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4.5
153 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Maggie and Jerry
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Travelled specifically to visit the museum which was unfortu ately closed despite all websites saying it was open. Went for coffee in the Cook's Cafe where I made enquires about rhe museum's opening times to be told it was now closed for the season, that we weren't the first and rhat they had told "them" about the error to be told there was nothing they could do to correct the mistake. Museum not open until 2024.
Written 8 November 2023
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RUTH M
26 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Interesting exhibits, not very large but price reflects this. If you are taking children you can pair it up with a trip to the nearby playground. Staff friendly. would recommend.
Written 13 August 2023
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pearlyway
LINCS93 contributions
Aug 2021
Modern museum Not much actual original Captain Cook artefacts here but his life story has been comprehensively recreated with lots of photos and replica items. So overall we had a good experience. Cafe and giftshop available. Seems open as normal now.
Written 13 August 2021
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MrsJD2007
Middlesbrough, UK2,175 contributions
Apr 2020 • Friends
Visited one Sunday Morning and it was all shut up.
There was no sign advising of opening hours so not sure if closed for the season or permanently but looked al.ost empty.
Cafe and toilets were open.
There was no sign advising of opening hours so not sure if closed for the season or permanently but looked al.ost empty.
Cafe and toilets were open.
Written 13 April 2020
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111TWIGAMINHAAFRIKA
Bristol, UK7,257 contributions
Oct 2019
Fascinating museum that takes no prisoners, this is a true and factual account of who Captain Cook was, what he achieved and at a point in history that was brutal but such an adventure.
Something for all the family, inactive areas, a shop, cafe and good facilities.
Educational visit, met with a friendly welcome.
Something for all the family, inactive areas, a shop, cafe and good facilities.
Educational visit, met with a friendly welcome.
Written 10 November 2019
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David G
Lisburn, UK52 contributions
Oct 2019
Visited here this week with friends for coffee. Very pleasant. Good coffee and decent value. The setting and surroundings are very nice.
Written 29 October 2019
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thedaphneholmes
Poole, UK191 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Well presented and very informative. Would be great for children too. Set in a beautiful park which would be ideal to picnic in and spend the rest of the day,
Written 9 October 2019
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CVlincs
Lincoln, UK153 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
The museum is in the heart of Stewart park. This is a good sized park with a adventure playground for primary school age or younger children and large grassed areas to play. There is a large car park that was free. The museum is a short walk from the car park. The entry fee for the museum is £10 for a family which we felt was reasonable. The museum told the story of Captain cook starting at the house that he was born in and then told the story of his life up to his death. The museum told the story with a mix of models, information panels and replica items in cabinets. I felt that the section inside the boat really gave you a feel for the life that the sailors would have had. I knew very little about Him before the visit but now understand what he achieved and the life he had.
Written 21 August 2019
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Moza96
Middlesbrough, UK130 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
This museum is an amazing place to visit it's free entry the displays and history in this place is amazing the temporary displays are normally great aswell sometimes ther can be a charge
Written 4 August 2019
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shincliffe
Durham, UK121 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The museum is in an excellent position in the middle of a large park with a menagerie of animals and birds - so makes for a good day out for a family.
We had a really friendly welcome. The display areas downstairs (lifts available) was arranged in several interconnecting rooms themed on Cook's three voyages. Well thought out and explained, telling a great, sometimes sad story. The staff have really done a great job here. Just the right amount of detail matched with good exhibits. There is a new play acting room for youngsters to enjoy too.
There was a primary school party in when we visited and they seemed to be really enjoying the experience which is a good sign.
Upstairs, the newly refurbished café is great too. Friendly and efficient staff. Table service. A good range of food and drinks at keen prices. Family friendly. No dogs (great!). Well worth popping in even if not visiting the museum.
We had a really friendly welcome. The display areas downstairs (lifts available) was arranged in several interconnecting rooms themed on Cook's three voyages. Well thought out and explained, telling a great, sometimes sad story. The staff have really done a great job here. Just the right amount of detail matched with good exhibits. There is a new play acting room for youngsters to enjoy too.
There was a primary school party in when we visited and they seemed to be really enjoying the experience which is a good sign.
Upstairs, the newly refurbished café is great too. Friendly and efficient staff. Table service. A good range of food and drinks at keen prices. Family friendly. No dogs (great!). Well worth popping in even if not visiting the museum.
Written 26 April 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
- Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
- Hotels near Captain Cook Birthplace Museum:
- (1.13 mi) Premier Inn Middlesbrough Central (James Cook Hospital) hotel
- (0.10 mi) 51 The Ladle
- (3.44 mi) Whinstone View Lodges
- (2.85 mi) Premier Inn Middlesbrough Town Centre hotel
- (2.81 mi) Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square, an IHG Hotel
- Restaurants near Captain Cook Birthplace Museum:
- (0.07 mi) Cook's Cafe
- (0.14 mi) Henry's Cafe
- (0.37 mi) The Rudds Arms
- (0.33 mi) The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant
- (2.55 mi) The Southfield