Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology
📍 Vernon Rd, Scarborough YO11 2PS, UK
About Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology
The Rotunda Museum, nestled in Scarborough, is a historic and engaging institution dedicated to showcasing the rich coastal heritage and fascinating geology of the Yorkshire coast. Recognised for its unique architecture and insightful exhibits, it's a must-visit for anyone intrigued by the natural world and local history.
With a Google rating of 4.2/5 stars, visitors consistently praise its captivating displays, which include an extensive fossil collection, archaeological finds, and historical maps of Scarborough. Many appreciate the intimate size and the opportunity to engage with special events, such as fossil handling sessions. A particular highlight is that admission includes entry to the nearby Scarborough Art Gallery, offering excellent value. The friendly and knowledgeable team ensures a welcoming and educational experience for all.
Visiting Information
The museum is open Tuesday to Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays and Sundays. The Rotunda Museum offers wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable visit for guests with mobility needs.
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📍 Vernon Rd, Scarborough YO11 2PS, UK
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Showing 5 of 667 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
What a fantastic little museum really friendly and helpful staff. Gorgeous building everything is laid out well very interesting will definitely be going back
Small museum, but still some interesting exhibitions, especially the old maps/pictures of Scarborough. Visit takes around 30 minutes I would say, but I'd still recommend the Rotunda Museum. Buying a ticket also gives you admission to the Scarborough Art Gallery, so it's definitely worth the £5.
Very small museum in Scarborough. The tickets cost 5 quid per person for an annual pass and it has a small display of fossils and further attraction for literary geeks.
Very interesting museum for everyone who is interested in topics such as fossils, biology, archeology, and similar. The museum seems to regularly host events. While we visited there was a fossil handling event going on. Everyone was extremely friendly and we learned a lot. It was very captivating.
The loveliest staff greeted us and were very friendly throughout our afternoon at the museum. There were plenty of things for children to do, including activities on both floors of the museum, colouring and dressing up. It was a very relaxed, unhurried experience which allowed my little boy to play with everything he wanted as well as having a good look round everything on display. I definitely recommend it here and look forward to visiting again