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It all began here!
For ten years, Cook explored the unknown waters of the Pacific, South Atlantic and Arctic oceans.
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Cook learnt his seaman's trade in Whitby. The Museum is in the 17th-century house where he lodged as an apprentice when not at sea.
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Our rich collections tell the story.
Open daily 30 March to 3 November 2024 ​
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