Explore your curiosity and unlock the boundless possibilities that await within our walls.

Embark on a journey at Middlesbrough Museums! Visit the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum to chart the epic voyages of Captain James Cook, and the fascinating people and places he encountered. At the Dorman Museum, you’ll discover Earth in Space, the stories of Middlesbrough through the decades, Christopher Dresser, and more. Plus, view the largest publicly owned collection of the iconic Linthorpe Pottery.

With temporary exhibitions, exciting events, interactive displays and educational offers, there’s always more to discover at Middlesbrough Museums.

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Dorman Museum

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Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

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Learning

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What’s  On

Dorman after dark

Creepy Critters & Reptile Zoo

Dorman Museum

10 April

Spooked

Dorman Museum

14 May

Dorman after dark

Creepy Critters & Reptile Zoo

Dorman Museum

10 April

Spooked

Dorman Museum

14 May