Staithes Museum is a small, independent museum rooted in the history of a North Yorkshire fishing village – but what we offer for learning is surprisingly broad. Our collections, archives and stories span hundreds of years and touch on themes that work across history, geography, science, art, literacy and citizenship. This page is designed as a practical guide for teachers and educators. It explains what’s in our collection, what we’ve done before, and – most importantly – ho

We were delighted to welcome Nicola Chalton and the team from 3-Minute Arts CIC  to Staithes Museum recently, as part of their Moors & Coast  creative writing series. The group spent time exploring our archive collections , gathering inspiration from the photographs, letters, and local histories that bring Staithes’ story to life. Local historian Bill Hinchley also generously offered to provide a walking tour of the village - exploring the atmosphere and history of the villav

As you enter the Staithes Museum, the first exhibit shows the tools of the fisherman’s trade - labelled, not in English, but in Staithes Dialect. It’s your opportunity to take a dip into the rich linguistic tapestry of our village, a local speech often considered more than just a dialect - a living language that has survived with "great tenacity". The isolation of Staithes before the arrival of the railway in 1885 allowed many ancient characteristics of its speech to persist.

Hello everyone!I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just begun a Level 7 Curator Apprenticeship  through Teesside University. This is a...

We’re really pleased to share two new resources to help make visiting Staithes Museum easier and more welcoming for everyone. Whether...

Our social media post promoting the competition This May half-term, Staithes Museum invites young visitors to step into the shoes of one...

Staithes Museum's replica of the Harrison Clock At Staithes Museum, we often think of Captain Cook’s voyages as the height of...

This brief guide was originally written by Al Milnes from the gallery for our volunteers to help them share Staithes’ artistic history...