Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Open during school holidays. Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
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Nestled within the picturesque Stewart Park just outside of Middlesbrough, our museum is situated near the very spot where Captain Cook's birthplace cottage once stood. The museum is situated 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, temporary 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), gift/book shop, and a café.

🩷We're Hiring- Visitor Experience Assistant🩷Do you love working with people and creating welcoming, memorable experience...
17/06/2026

🩷We're Hiring- Visitor Experience Assistant🩷

Do you love working with people and creating welcoming, memorable experiences?

We're looking for Visitor Experience Assistants to join our team, working across our iconic sites including Dorman Museum and Captain Cook Birthplace Museum.

We have various hours available (13hrs, 18hrs, 24hrs + 30hrs) so please specify in your application which you are interested in. Link to apply in comments :)

17/06/2026

Come with us inside the newly revamped Captain Cook Birthplace Museum .

Enjoy new interactives and reimagined exhibits in the museum - as well as a brand new play space for young explorers, which is free with the cost of museum admission.

It reopens tomorrow, Saturday April 4, for the Easter holidays.

Set sail on our new digital adventure ⚓ and take the helm of the Endeavour!This Endeavour challenge is one of our intera...
30/05/2026

Set sail on our new digital adventure ⚓ and take the helm of the Endeavour!

This Endeavour challenge is one of our interactive gallery features designed for young explorers to enjoy.

There's only one day left to visit the Cook until we close again until the summer hols. So why not pay us a visit this Sunday 31 May and discover our new interactives? 👋

🎟 All included within the price of your museum ticket. Join our free membership scheme to visit again throughout our 2026 season for FREE!
🔗 Museum information: https://middlesbroughmuseums.co.uk/

❗ Please be aware that the museum café is unfortunately closed for refurbishment - we apologise for any inconvenience.

Bring your mini explorers to the Cook this weekend and enjoy our nautical-themed playscape!A fantastic indoor space with...
29/05/2026

Bring your mini explorers to the Cook this weekend and enjoy our nautical-themed playscape!

A fantastic indoor space with a living wall, games, dress-up and more.... all included within the price of your museum ticket 🤩

📆We're open 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, before closing again until the summer holidays.

❗Please be aware that the museum cafe is currently closed for refurbishment. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

Visit our website for more information on your visit: https://middlesbroughmuseums.co.uk/

27/05/2026

Have you noticed the Cook-inspired elements within Stewart Park?

Discover the full story at the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. With interactive galleries and an indoor play area for little ones, it's the perfect half term activity for your mini explorers 🛳

👋 We're open 10am to 4pm throughout the school holidays.

❗Our café is closed for refurbishment❗The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Café is currently closed for refurbishment unti...
26/05/2026

❗Our café is closed for refurbishment❗

The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Café is currently closed for refurbishment until the Summer. We will post the reopening date as soon as it's confirmed and we apologise for any inconvenience this half-term.

In the meantime why not bring a picnic with you and enjoy the spring sunshine in Stewart Park! 🌞🩵

Happy 100th Birthday to national treasure and former trustee, David Attenborough!Former President of the Birthplace Trus...
08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to national treasure and former trustee, David Attenborough!

Former President of the Birthplace Trust, Sir David has been a strong supporter of our museum for many years, and his own life and achievements embody the themes of exploration, discovery and fascination with our world and its inhabitants that we champion through our galleries and events.

Happy birthday, Sir David!

Last chance to enjoy the Cook these school holidays 👋👋Come and enjoy our brand-new nautical-themed playscape, Endeavour ...
16/04/2026

Last chance to enjoy the Cook these school holidays 👋👋

Come and enjoy our brand-new nautical-themed playscape, Endeavour gallery interactive and Australia Gallery!

📅 We're open until Sunday 19 April, and then closed until the May school holiday. Come and say ahoy!

13/04/2026

Stewart Park: home of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 🌳

Make sure you check out the compass, cottage marker, totems and more the next time you visit the park. And don't forget to pay us a visit during our holiday opening hours!

Add a free membership to your admission and you can use your tickets throughout our 2026 season ✅ Including access to our new Australia gallery, indoor playscape and interactive gallery features!

📅 We're open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 4pm during the school holidays

Address

Stewart Park, The Grove, Marton
Middlesbrough
TS78AT

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01642 311211

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