Guided tour of the museum
Explore Staithes Museum with an Expert Guide: Uncover the Stories Behind the Treasures
Service Description
Join one of our knowledgeable experts for an engaging one-hour guided tour and discover the remarkable stories behind Staithes’ people, places, and past. From Captain Cook’s early years to the village’s vibrant fishing heritage, your guide will bring the museum’s unique collection to life with objects, anecdotes, and local insight. Each tour begins with a special welcome and an introduction to the museum and our history, and continues with stories and highlights from the collection, including the details you won’t find on the museum labels. What to Expect: - Arrive at the museum at your scheduled time - Be welcomed with a special story about the history of the collection - Enjoy a 30 minute tour through Staithes’ rich history and museum treasures with an experienced member of staff - Benefit from a 10% discount in our museum shop for all members of the tour group. We recommend your group is 5 people or fewer, due to space limitations in the building, but we will do our best to accommodate larger groups. Looking for something different? By request, we’re happy to tailor your tour to focus on one of the following themes: 1. Women in Staithes History – uncover the untold stories of women’s work, lives, and legacies in the village. 2. Captain Cook – explore the early life of Cook in Staithes and the seafaring context that shaped his path. 3. Museums and Curatorship – go behind the scenes with a curator’s-eye view of how we care for, interpret, and display the collection. Planning Your Visit: If you'd like to arrange a tour outside our regular opening hours, please get in touch—we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Cancellation Policy
Introduction Welcome to the Staithes Museum Scanner Usage Area. We are pleased to offer the public the opportunity to scan their personal photos and films using our new Epson Perfection V600 scanner. To ensure the safety and proper use of our equipment, and to protect the interests of all users, please read and adhere to the following policies. Usage Guidelines User Responsibility Users are responsible for scanning their own photos and films. The Museum is not liable for any damage that may occur to photos or films during the scanning process. Safety Procedures In the event of a fire alarm, please promptly leave the museum building, and gather on the other side of the road, by Bethel chapel. If you are unsure about evacuation procedures, ask a fire officer or a security guard for assistance. Personal Belongings Keep your possessions with you at all times. The Museum does not accept responsibility for any lost or stolen items. Computer and Virus Prevention To minimise the risk of computer viruses being transferred to our computer, the use of USB storage devices is strictly prohibited on the Museum's computer. To transfer your photos to yourself, you can use Google Drive, Onedrive, or any other online method that does not require installing any new software on the museum’s computer. Pricing and Refunds The price for using the scanner is £20 per day. You can use the scanner during our opening hours. If the Museum is closed for any reason, or if the scanner is not working, you will receive a refund for that day. In the event of inappropriate behaviour, you will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided. Copyright Compliance Copyright Laws Users must comply with copyright laws when using the scanner. The following activities are not allowed: Scanning whole books or large parts of books. Making multiple copies of scanned materials to share with others. Scanning someone else’s copyrighted photo (e.g. from a newspaper) and republishing it yourself. Fair Use Copying selected pages or a chapter from a book, or an article from a journal for personal educational use, is generally considered Fair Use. Users are limited to making one copy of the material needed for personal use. Accessioning Photos to the Museum's Collection Preservation of Photos Users have the option to accession their scanned photos to the Museum's collection. This will help preserve them for future generations. Accessioning your photo means adding it to the museum’s collection, and we w
Contact Details
Staithes Museum, High Street, Staithes, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK