Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

  • Description

    "The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum opened on the 28th October 1978 – the 250th anniversary of Cook’s birth. It is housed 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...."
  • Owner

    Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: http://www.captcook-ne.co.uk/ccbm
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 7 years ago
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