Museum of Hartlepool

Museum of Hartlepool is a maritime museum in Hartlepool, England, that displays collections of seafaring artifacts and navigation instruments. The displays document the town's shipbuilding history through interactive exhibits and educational presentations.

The museum was established in 1996 and preserves the history of Hartlepool's maritime activities. It documents the town's role as a strategic naval port across several centuries.

The museum displays personal items from different periods of Hartlepool's history, ranging from jewelry to clothing and old toys. These objects help visitors understand how people lived in earlier times.

The museum is located at Jackson's Dock on Maritime Avenue and offers full wheelchair accessibility throughout. Plan to spend a few hours to explore the exhibitions comfortably.

The museum shares its location with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, allowing visitors to explore both collections in one place. This arrangement makes the visit especially valuable for anyone interested in British naval history.

Location: Hartlepool

Inception: 1996

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Tees Valley Museums

Address: Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 0XZ

Website: https://teesvalleymuseums.org/visit/museum-of-hartlepool

GPS coordinates: 54.69000,-1.20700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45