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

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Family music day

Get stuck in with percussive or crafting workshops, explore musical instruments and go on an exciting musical journey with our family music day!

31 July at the Dorman Museum.

Dorman after dark

Dino day

Join our team of intrepid Jurassic explorers and take part in some raw-some activities with the return of Dino Day!

4 August at the Dorman Museum.

Dorman after dark

Big Science Workshop

Get hands-on with exciting Big Science experiments, amazing discoveries, and fun activities for children and families.

5 to 19 August at the Dorman Museum

Dorman after dark

Animal Encounters

Join us for a day of unforgettable encounters with some of the most fascinating animal encounters like of reptiles, insects, and amphibians, from slithering snakes to towering tarantulas.

25 August at the Dorman Museum

Dorman after dark

VR Experience: DASH & The Lost Crystals

Dorman Museum

Term-time Weekends

Dorman after dark

Family music day

Get stuck in with percussive or crafting workshops, explore musical instruments and go on an exciting musical journey with our family music day!

31 July at the Dorman Museum.

Dorman after dark

Dino day

Join our team of intrepid Jurassic explorers and take part in some raw-some activities with the return of Dino Day!

4 August at the Dorman Museum.

Dorman after dark

Big Science Workshop

Get hands-on with exciting Big Science experiments, amazing discoveries, and fun activities for children and families.

5 to 19 August at the Dorman Museum

Dorman after dark

Animal encounters

Join us for a day of unforgettable encounters with some of the most fascinating animal encounters like of reptiles, insects, and amphibians, from slithering snakes to towering tarantulas.

25 August at the Dorman Museum

Dorman after dark

VR Experience: DASH & The Lost Crystals

Dorman Museum

Term-time Weekends