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Hornsea Museum

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Hornsea Museum

Photo: Victuallers (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Over 2000 pieces of Hornsea Pottery on display
  • Model railway and model fishing boats
  • Six historic buildings including 18th century farmhouse and barn
  • Garden with play area for children
  • Children's craft days during school holidays

Hornsea Museum sits in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, just half a mile from Hornsea beach, making it an easy addition to a seaside day out. Spread across six historic buildings with nineteen display areas, including an 18th century farmhouse, barn, Swallow cottage and Victorian rooms, it was home to the Burn family for nearly 300 years. Inside you'll find over 2000 pieces of Hornsea Pottery, a model railway, model fishing boats and exhibition areas, plus a garden with a play area for children. It suits families and those interested in local history, with craft days during school holidays. The museum opens for its 2026 season from 28 March to 1 November. With 42 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's a convenient stop if you're staying nearby.

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Open
Open for the 2026 season from 28 March to 1 November
Accessibility
Details of facilities and limitations for visitors with restricted mobility available on t
Best for
Families, with displays across six buildings and nineteen display areas

From the attraction's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Playground
  • ✓ Gift Shop
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Places to stay near Hornsea Museum

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Roslyn

Roslyn

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Hornsea (Excellent water quality)

Hornsea, Yorkshire

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