Captain Cook Birthplace Museum – Tees Valley Museum
Stewart Park, Marton-in-Cleveland, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT. England
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A purpose built museum in Marton, Middlesbrough, the birthplace of Captain James Cook, one of the world’s greatest circumnavigators. Take a biographical journey into the life of the renowned explorer through our 5 permanent galleries centred on Cook’s voyages and the amazing countries and cultures he experienced along the way. Delve into his early life in the North East of England and work in the Royal Navy as well as ethnographic collections from Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii and many other stops on his iconic voyages.
Email chloe_leeson@middlesbrough.gov.uk for the most up to date pricing.
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Workshop Details
Guided workshops with Museum Learning Staff (half and full day visits, max 32 students per workshop) including Captain Cook: a Significant Local Individual from the Past (KS1, KS2), Aboriginal Australian Creation Stories (KS1), Can We Explore It? (EYFS), Captain Cook’s Climate Challenge (KS2) and Polar Worlds (KS2.)
More InformationVenue Details
Contact
teesvalleymuseums.org/visit/captain-cook-museum
Address
Stewart Park, Marton-in-Cleveland, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough
TS7 8AT. England
Opening Hours
Museum is open to the public during limited school holidays, but the museum opens privately for school visits throughout the year.