Rotunda Museum, Scarborough

Name: Rotunda Museum
Address: Vernon Rd, Scarborough, YO11 2PS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1723 353665

#5 among attractions in Scarborough

Top attraction, Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Rotunda Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums still in use in the United Kingdom. The curved grade II* listed building was constructed in 1829 as one of the country's first purpose-built museums. Situated in the English coastal resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, it houses one of the foremost collections of Jurassic geology on the Yorkshire Coast. ()

Established: 1829 (195 years ago)Coordinates: 54°16'44"N, 0°23'53"W

Address

Vernon RdScarborough YO11 2PS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1723 353665

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Day trips

Rotunda Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brunswick Shopping Centre, Scarborough Castle, Scarborough Town Hall, Cliff Bridge.

~1170 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Scarborough
6 min walk • The Brunswick Shopping Centre, with over 30 shops, is in the centre of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was built on the site of a former Debenhams store, which was an anchor tenant until its closure in May 2021. It has an annual footfall of approximately 7 million people.
0.7 miNE
Ancient stronghold with dramatic history
Scarborough Castle, Scarborough
19 min walk • Perched high on a rocky promontory overlooking the North Sea, Scarborough Castle is a historic fortress that has stood guard over the scenic town of Scarborough, United Kingdom, for over a thousand years. This imposing castle in England tells a story of medieval kings...
~1030 ftN
City hall
Scarborough Town Hall, Scarborough
5 min walk • Scarborough Town Hall, originally St Nicholas House, is a red brick Jacobean Revival mansion in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, currently used as a municipal building for the Borough of Scarborough and an events venue.
~120 ftNW
Bridge
Cliff Bridge, Scarborough
1 min walk • The Cliff Bridge, previously known as the Spa Bridge, is a footbridge in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. Spanning the valley from St Nicholas Cliff to The Spa, it was completed in 1827 and is a Grade II listed building.
~1290 ftS
Theater, Convention center, Concerts and shows
Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
7 min walk • Scarborough Spa is a Grade II* listed building in South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It is a venue for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment, live music and events on the Yorkshire Coast. Originally built around the source of Scarborough's spa waters, it is owned and managed by Scarborough Borough Council.
0.9 miNW
Body of water, Park
Peasholm Park, Scarborough
24 min walk • Peasholm Park is an oriental themed municipal park located in the seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1912 and became a venue for galas, displays and exhibitions.
0.8 miN
Memorial
Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, Scarborough
20 min walk • Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers is a statue by sculptor Ray Lonsdale which overlooks North Bay of Scarborough, England.
~1250 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Futurist Theatre, Scarborough
7 min walk • The Futurist Theatre was a theatre and cinema in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was located on Foreshore Road, on the sea front of the South Bay. The theatre closed on 6 January 2014 after the operator's lease expired. The building was demolished by August 2018. The Futurist was built as a cinema in 1921.
0.9 miNW
Manor house
Manor of Northstead, Scarborough
24 min walk • The Manor of Northstead is a former medieval estate in North Yorkshire, England. The manor house no longer exists, and the land has since been redeveloped and forms part of modern-day Scarborough, in the area of Peasholm Park and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
~750 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough
4 min walk • Scarborough Art Gallery is an art gallery in the English town of Scarborough. It is housed in a Grade II* Italianate villa in Scarborough’s Crescent, designed by Richard Hey Sharp.
~1940 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Albemarle Baptist Church, Scarborough
10 min walk • Albemarle Baptist Church is a Grade II listed church located on Albemarle Crescent, central Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was designed in the Gothic Revival style by the Bradford architect Henry Francis Lockwood, and opened in 1867.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rotunda Museum open?

Rotunda Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rotunda Museum?

Nearby attractions include Cliff Bridge, Scarborough (1 min walk), Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough (4 min walk), Olympia Leisure, Scarborough (4 min walk), Crescent Arts, Scarborough (4 min walk).

How to get to Rotunda Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rotunda Museum:

Bus

EY Scarborough Bus Garage (8 min walk)

Train

Scarborough (9 min walk)
Peasholm (29 min walk)