Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology, Scarborough: Photos, Reviews & Location

Iconic rotunda containing exhibits about local geology, archaeological relics and fossil finds.

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#13 of 15 Tourist attractions in Scarborough #5 of 5 Museums in Scarborough

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.21

0.5 km from the center of Scarborough

Rating breakdown

5 ★51%
4 ★27%
3 ★13%
2 ★3%
1 ★5%

Vernon Rd, Scarborough YO11 2PS, United Kingdom

scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

+44 1723 353665

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology?: Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 551 reviews.
How does Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology rank in Scarborough?: Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology is #13 of 15 Tourist attractions in Scarborough by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology located?: Vernon Rd, Scarborough YO11 2PS, United Kingdom — 0.5 km from the center of Scarborough.
How can I contact Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology?: Phone: +44 1723 353665 · Website: scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

Reviews (8)

Helen Webb 2023 Nov 14

Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology

Lovely, friendly, knowledgeable staff, wonderful expeience for all our special family, lots of interesting history, educational, fossils, and everything you can inmagine! Beautiful building, great gift shop section too! Loved it!

Finding Balance 2023 Oct 31

Lovely impromptu visit when fossil hunting near Scarborough. Only £3 admission which lasts a year and gives you access to the art gallery as well. Great little museum with friendly staff and really interesting talks with the volunteers. Special thanks go to Aeron and Richard for their passion and knowledge.

Iain Weir 2023 Oct 21

A hidden gem. Great staff (volunteers) and very reasonable entry price where under 18’s and carers get in free. A surprisingly good and varied collection from the area and very informative. It isn’t huge but is full of information. There is a lift for those unable to manage the stairs inside. Activity sheets available for kids. Sensory and information back packs can be borrowed from the welcome desk if needed. We were there an hour and, not being a museum lover myself, came out really informed and happy.

L M 2023 Aug 08

An absolutely fascinating museum, with plenty to interest young and old alike. The staff are very pleasant and helpful too. The annual pass is a bargain and will get you into Scarborough Art Gallery as well, and it's a good incentive to return within the year.

Kristy Turner 2023 Feb 26

Nice little museum focused on geology of the local area as well as some collections donated by the great and the good of Scarborough's past. Only £3 entry for adults and they give you a pass that lasts all year, under 18s free.

John Clement (jc) 2022 Aug 31

Quite a small museum and didn’t seem to have that much on display compared to the stated number of artefacts and items. The ’explorer backpacks’ handed to the kids at the door were a good idea. Pretty fair for the entry price. The staff were enthusiastic and friendly. Beautiful building

Philip Shaw 2022 Jun 22

Lovely little museum, doesn't take long to look around but it was nice to see history from around the area. Staff were very nice and helpful.

Ish Omar 2022 Mar 08

My best friends treated me to a trip for my 50th to Scarborough and what a surprise to find the Oldest Museum in United Kingdom. I love Circles and to find Rotunda Museum in A Circle Shape was a special moment for me.

I loved every minute spent here. Learning about Fossils found around Scarborough over 50-100 millions years was a mind blown experience. 5 star for a small museum but so informative. The staff were amazing and welcomed with huge smiles.

Children walking around so excited to see the remains of our ancestors million of years ago and pioneers of English History who deserved to be praise for their work so that the next generation can learn something about our history.

I got goosebumps and was so happy to have a chance to visit this beautiful museum and so special. What a beautiful surprise to find all the way in Scarborough. When you are in East Yorkshire do not miss it.

Thank you 🖤