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Events and Activities


Saturday, 13 September – 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.


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Thursday 18 September – 14.00pm–15.00pm

THE EXHIBITION Lecture by Chris Needham – "Uncharted Dangers: Health at Sea and in Space"


Last chance to see this lecture! . Limited spaces!


Fee: FREE. Book in advance or at reception.


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Thursday 2 October: 4.00–15.00 – Lecture by Clair Stones

Captain Cook Ethnographic Collection: Intersection of Art & Science


Fee: FREE. Book in advance or at reception.


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Saturday 4 October – HIGHLIGHT – ART EXHIBITION


Join us for a special exhibition featuring Claudia Quayle, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and holder of a master’s in fine art, renowned for her work in cultural heritage.


Fee: FREE (with your Museum entry)


Wednesday, 29 October – 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 – LANTERNS FOR CHRISTMAS


Join us in our last workshop of the year with our traditional end-of-season. Lantern Making. Create a magical Whitby scene to reflect on your walls.


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 3+


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