Grace Darling Museum
Bamburgh, Northumberland
The museum has completed a major rebuild project and is now open, hours shown below, thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and other trusts. It offers:
· an education, resource and community room for research and events
· exciting new and improved exhibitions
· better access and facilities for visitors, staff and volunteers
Opening times:
October-Easter Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
(last entry 3:30pm)
Easter-October Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm
(last entry 4:15pm)
The Grace Darling Story
Read the story of Grace Darling and discover the details of what happened that stormy night in 1838 when Grace and her father risked a terrible storm to help those in danger.
School and group visits
Information on what the museum can offer schools and groups including booking information, contact details and a downloadable teachers' pack. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Activity workshops
A full list of activity workshops for schools, youth groups and adult groups, part of the museum's exciting educational programme. Workshops last approx 40 minutes.
Enquiry form
The museum staff are happy to answer your queries about the museum or the story of Grace Darling with this electronic enquiry form.
What's on at the museum
Details of any weekend, half term and holiday events will be listed here. Also, keep up to date with the latest museum news and fundraising information.
We are keen to know about any Grace Darling items in private hands that owners would allow us to see for study purposes. The museum would like to strengthen its collection so if you have a relevant item you would consider loaning or donating to us, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The Museum Manager would be delighted to meet anyone interested in volunteering at the museum and give more information about the various opportunities available.
Our Resource Room is available for research and private hire.
Prospective visitors should note that the car park is at the other end of the village and that the small museum does not have public toilets. There are public toilets very near the museum.
Download map.
The Grace Darling Museum is part of the RNLI Heritage Trust, which celebrates more than 180 years of the saving of lives at sea by the RNLI, a charity entirely dependent upon public donations.
