Step back in time at Whitby's Captain Cook Museum's exciting new exhibition
The Captain Cook Museum in Whitby reopens on Saturday February 7 at 10.30am, with a fascinating new exhibition that's not to be missed!
Join exhibitions co-ordinator Chris Needham at noon for a special talk exploring Imagined Geographies and First Encounters – a captivating journey through the Age of Enlightenment when explorers like Cook ventured into the unknown.
Discover how 18th Century Europeans imagined meeting giants and mythical beings, while indigenous peoples across the Pacific wondered if strange visitors were gods or mortals.
The exhibition brings to life these remarkable first encounters from North America's North West Coast to Aotearoa/New Zealand, revealing how they shaped our understanding of the world.
Set in the Grade I listed building on Grape Lane where Cook himself learned his trade, the museum celebrates the legacy of a Yorkshire hero whose voyages changed history.
After the talk, enjoy a museum tour and stay for a drink afterwards.
Captain Cook Museum opening times
Feb 7 to March 21: 10:30am to 3pm; March 28 to Nov 1: 10am to 5pm
Free entry for local residents with proof of residency – a wonderful opportunity to explore world history on your doorstep.