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# Captain Cook Memorial Museum Tours and Activities

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## Visit Captain Cook Memorial Museum

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#### Piece together works of art, maps and letters to see the first major European expeditions through the eyes of its master.

Housed in the 17th-century building where the young explorer trained as an apprentice, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum celebrates his historic expeditions. In this harbor, James Cook learned the seafaring skills that led him to become the first European to encounter certain far-reaching corners of the globe. Learn about his epic Pacific Ocean voyages from letters, models and relics in this museum.

Admire the brightly painted façade of the elegant building where Cook came to learn his trade in 1746. Relax in the charming courtyard that overlooks the harbor. Enter the museum to see the original furniture, coloring and arrangements of the kitchen and first floor rooms. Upstairs are various displays documenting Cook’s career and trips, which took him to far-flung regions such as eastern Australia and New Zealand.

Reach the attic where Cook slept and studied at night by candlelight. Peer through the window for a view of the harbor. Collections in the museum include sketches and watercolors from official voyage artists. Peruse the documents and plans that played a huge role in the expeditions. Maps show how the world was perceived centuries ago.

Read Cook’s letters that shed light on his thoughts from the first voyage. The collection includes a letter from King George III following Cook’s death.

Browse the intriguing souvenirs available for purchase in the gift shop. Postcards, old photos, guides and books are among its treasures. See exhibits that explain Cook’s timeline and his relationship with Whitby during his stay.

The museum opens daily from mid-February to the end of October from morning until late afternoon. Private tours may be booked between November and February, when the museum is otherwise closed. There is an admission fee, with discounts for kids and families.

Find the Captain Cook Memorial Museum in the center of the village of Whitby, on the eastern side of the River Esk across the water from the Whitby Tourist Information Centre. Drive north for 19 miles (30 kilometers) along the eastern coast of the British Isles from Scarborough to reach the quaint village.

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