Museum of Hartlepool

Museum of Hartlepool The Museum of Hartlepool showcases the vast history of the town as well as having a temporary exhibi

We are delighted to let you know that the Museum of Hartlepool will be re-opening on Monday 17th May at 10am. If you are planning a trip, please be advised that booking is essential and you can book your free slot on the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool website here - https://www.nmrn.org.uk/museum-hartlepool

16/05/2026
Did you know that the first friction match was invented in the Tees Valley?Have a look at the new Talking Tees Valley pa...
11/05/2026

Did you know that the first friction match was invented in the Tees Valley?
Have a look at the new Talking Tees Valley pack, the packs aim to highlight the people and stories of the Tees Valley using the local museum collections.

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

Did you know that The Museum of Hartlepool is FREE to visit?The Museum has lots of activities for all families to enjoy....
07/05/2026

Did you know that The Museum of Hartlepool is FREE to visit?

The Museum has lots of activities for all families to enjoy. Come and explore the history of Hartlepool! 🚢

Museum Opening Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

What was Tees Valley like millions of years ago? Find out in this Talking Tees Valley activity pack!The aim of the packs...
29/04/2026

What was Tees Valley like millions of years ago? Find out in this Talking Tees Valley activity pack!

The aim of the packs is to tell the stories of the Tees Valley using out museum collections.

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

This Talking Tees Valley Pack features John Wilson McCracken, the aim of the packs is to highlight the local stories and...
27/04/2026

This Talking Tees Valley Pack features John Wilson McCracken, the aim of the packs is to highlight the local stories and people using our collections in the Tees Valley.

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

Calling all schools!📚🏛️ Did you take part in Local History Day last week? ️🏛️📚Schools celebrating Local History Day got ...
27/04/2026

Calling all schools!
📚🏛️ Did you take part in Local History Day last week? ️🏛️📚

Schools celebrating Local History Day got hands on with their Local History Hubs! From creating classroom museums to sharing discoveries across the whole school, it’s a fantastic way to bring local stories to life.
✨ Want to take part in 2027?

Tees Valley Museums would love to support schools across the region for next year’s Local History Day.
🔗 Find out more and sign up via the link https://www.localhistoryhub.org.uk/local-history-day

Join Local History Day 2026 to connect communities, inspire students, and celebrate stories close to home through educational events and heritage partnerships across the UK.

13/04/2026

Did you know that the Museum of Hartlepool is free entry!? It’s a great place for families to enjoy and learn all about the history of Hartlepool while having fun!

Museum opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Address

Jackson's Dock Maritime Avenue
Hartlepool
TS240XZ

Telephone

+441429860077

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Museum of Hartlepool posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Museum of Hartlepool:

Shortcuts

Share

Category