About Kirkleatham Museum

Kirkleatham Museum

Kirkleatham Museum is the local history museum for the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. It was opened on 5th October 1981, after the rationalisation of the Museums Service. The Service was originally based at the Chapel Beck Gallery, Guisborough and the Redcar Museum of Shipping and Fishing, now the Zetland Museum on the seafront in Redcar. Kirkleatham Museum became the Service's headquarters and in 1986 a new building, the Pavilion, was opened to provide an exhibition hall and office accommodation.

Opening times
Summer Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
Winter Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 16.00
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Getting around inside Kirkleatham Museum

Entry to the museum is Free. The main doors are automatic. The reception desk and shop sales counter selling souvenirs, books, postcards and gifts are immediately inside.

Our friendly and helpful staff will be pleased to help you to get around the displays. Please ask if you would like some help. The museum has three floors, and is completely accessible for wheelchair users.

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the museum and in the Café.

Refreshments
Lillie's Café offers a selection of meals in pleasant indoor or outdoor surroundings.

Gardens
Including children's play area and picnic area.

School groups and party visits
Guided tours and special facilities bookable in advance.

Also on site at Kirkleatham

Kirkleatham Owl Centre, Tel: (01642) 480512 (Privately owned)
Sir James Knott Lifeboat
Play Area

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