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Museums & Galleries · Whitby
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
📍 TS9 6NB
Photo: Christopher Hall (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Reconstruction of an early eighteenth-century schoolroom
- Interactive displays on Cook's early life and achievements
- Sit next to young James Cook for a lesson
- Shop selling gifts and books
- Learn about Great Ayton's industry, Quakerism and farming history
This small museum in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, is housed in the charity school where James Cook received his early education between 1736 and 1740. Inside, you'll find a reconstructed eighteenth-century schoolroom and interactive displays following Cook's life from farm boy to famous explorer, alongside a shop selling gifts and books. A lift and staircase provide easy access, making it suitable for all the family. The museum usually opens April to October, Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays, with school visits arranged by appointment. It sits within easy reach of Great Ayton station, just 0.8 miles away, and there are 51 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it a convenient stop if you're exploring North Yorkshire.
Practical details
- Open
- April to October, Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays
- Booking
- School visits by prior appointment
- Accessibility
- New staircase and lift for easy access
- Best for
- Families
From the attraction's own website on 9 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🚆 Or come by train
- Great Ayton 0.8 miles
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