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An hour from York - the 17th century house where James Cook lodged as apprentice seaman to Whitby shipmaster Captain John Walker. Rich collection of exhibits about Yorkshire's most famous son. Includes period rooms in meticulously restored house, ship models, plans and manuscripts, artefacts from the voyages, and fine original paintings, drawings and prints. Stunning site on harbourside. An easy day out from York by car. Beautiful drive. For further information and for our special exhibition 2008 'Smoking Coasts and Ice-bound Seas, Cook's Voyage to the Arctic'. Visit the Museum's website at www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk In 2005 Captain Cook Memorial Museum was the WINNER in their section of Yorkshire Tourist Board's White Rose Awards (Small Visitor Attraction of the Year: under 100,000 visitors).