Events and Activities
Event Cancellation Notice  Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, we are unable to accommodate the event as planned. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Thursday, 5 June – 2.00 p.m.–3.00 p.m. BOTANICAL ENDEAVOURS LECTURE Clair Stones, Chairman of the Management Committee.
Saturday, 7 June
10.00am – 12.00pm - Embroidery demonstration - FREE with your entry fee
Alison Larkin joins us in 2025 to show her embroidery.
Sunday , 8 June
10.00am – 13.00pm - Embroidery demonstration - FREE with your entry fee
Alison Larkin joins us in 2025 to show her embroidery.
Friday, 20 June – EXCLUSIVE EVENING FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Join us for wine, nibbles & history!
Time: 6.30pm -Â 9.00pm
Are you passionate about history and looking for a meaningful way to contribute? Join us for a special evening exclusively for those interested in volunteering at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum—a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and get involved.
Begin the evening with a warm welcome from the chairman of the management committee and our volunteer coordinator, followed by an exclusive guided tour of the museum.
Step into history with a brief introduction to our 2025 exhibition, "Uncharted Dangers: Health at Sea and in Space," by Exhibition Officer Chris Needham, held in the attic—the very room where Captain Cook once lodged.
Hear from current volunteers as they share their experiences and enjoy a relaxed evening with wine and nibbles while exploring opportunities to get involved.
This event has limited capacity, ensuring a personalised experience for attendees. Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to gain experience, meet new people, and play a role in preserving history.
Thursday, 3 July – Historical Talking Portraits
Go back in time and meet James and Elizabeth Cook, among others. Look out for the characters who will be talking about the part they played during James Cook's lifetime.
FREE (with your entry fee)
Saturday, 19 July – We are lucky to have Claudia Quayle, MFA, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and our Artist-in-Residence for the second year, as she presents a series of art demonstrations and watercolour classes.
Claudia Quayle (@claudiaquayleartist) • Instagram photos and videos
10.00am–12.30pm: Art demonstration – FREE (with entry fee)
1.30pm–4.00pm: Art class – Learn watercolour techniques. £15 per person, including materials.
Limited spaces – booking required.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Wednesday, 23 July – Storytelling
11.30am–12.00pm: NEW! STORYTIME with Clair Stones, Museum Volunteer
For under 5s before every workshop!
(Children to be accompanied by 1 adult.)
The event is free of charge and does not require pre-booking. First-come, first-served allocation will determine the allocation of spaces.
12.00pm - 4.00pm - Workshop – Healthier at sea or in space?
Learn about the connections between life on Captain Cook’s ships and space travel, such as food. Did you know that in the past, people had to tap their biscuits on the table before eating them to remove any bugs? Astronauts are in their spaceships for many weeks and months, just like in Captain
Cook’s time. Luckily nowadays the food is much healthier. Prepare a meal reminiscent of a sailor's square or an astronaut’s flying food.
Hourly sessions: 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Capacity: 6 places per session (One adult must accompany children)
Fee: FREE. Book in advance or at reception.
AGE:Children 4 +
Drop- in or Book Now
Wednesday, 30 July – Storytelling
11.30am–12.00pm: NEW! STORYTIME with Clair Stones, Museum Volunteer
For under 5s before every workshop!
(Children to be accompanied by 1 adult.)
The event is free of charge and does not require pre-booking. First-come, first-served allocation will determine the allocation of spaces.
12.00pm - 4.00pm - Workshop – Create a Voyages Journal
Imagine being the first to discover, name, and draw exciting new species, like the artists and scientists on Captain Cook's voyages. Learn how to make a mini journal with pockets and fold out pages to start
collecting your drawings and treasures.
Hourly sessions: 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Capacity: 6 places per session (One adult must accompany children)
Fee:Â FREE. Book in advance or at reception.
AGE:Children 4 +
Drop- in or Book Now
Thursday, 7 August – Lecture
2.00 pm–3.00 pm – 18th Century Navigation Techniques by Chris Needham, Exhibitions Officer.
FREE – Limited Spaces – Booking required
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August  HMS WEEKEND
Embark on a weekend of discovery into seafaring life with the Historical Maritime Society.
FREE (With your entry fee)