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Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

National Museum & Exhibition · Teesside, England · Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is a national museum & exhibition in Teesside, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £4.70 · Child £3.65 · Family £13.60
Tees Valley official listing: in Stewart Park, Marton TS7 8AT (01642 311211). Closed over winter, reopening in spring. Prices aren't listed there, so the figures shown are from older listings.
Opening timesSpring-autumn: daily 10.30am-3.30pm. Closed in winter.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
All ages; the big Stewart Park next door has space to run about.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingCar park in Stewart Park (brown signs from the A19 and A174).
FoodCook's Café inside the museum.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsFree entry; walk Stewart Park first. Combine with the museum.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

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