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.
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.
Vaqas Accreditation
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2010
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Dates
| Open All Year |
|---|
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
| Child | Free |
| Concession | Free |
| Family | Free |
Note: Confirm prices at time of booking.
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
- Parking (free)
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.
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Contact Information
Marton
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS7 8AT
Tel: +44 01642 311211
Fax: +44 01642 515659
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