From December 4th 2024 to 2nd March 2025 our exhibition looks at the lost men and ships resulting from the German minelaying operation during the bombardment of Scarborough in December 1914, 110 years ago.
Our normal opening times are: Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm, entrance is free.
At any time, visit our 'Sea Wall Heritage Trail' around the Marine Drive. 29 history information 'Portholes' on a 1.5km trail starting in the North or South Bay. Click here for more information.
At any time, visit our 'History Box' opposite the harbour. The old red BT phone box is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year, has pictures and an audio guide about Scarborough's history.
Download our 'Old Town' self guided tour by clicking here
Listen to a free audio recording about life and fishing in the old town.
We have information on tunny fishing, shipbuilding, old hotels, pubs, churches, storms & shipwrecks, town crier - Alan Booth MBE, fire brigade, Admiral Lawson, pirates, WW1 & 2, Harry Smith, Victorians, Quay Street, Longwestgate and many other topics.
Tide times - click here to find out if the tide is in or out