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Museum about explorer James Cook (1728-1779), who was born here, proved unsuitable as a shop assistant, and moved to Whitby where he took up his maritime career.
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is a public museum located in Stewart Park in Marton, Middlesbrough within the borough of Middlesbrough and the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. It is one of two institutions managed by Middlesbrough Council, along with the Dorman Museum.
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A mansion completed in 1754 with Palladian exterior, Georgian decor and formal Victorian gardens. It houses a couple of model railway layouts.
This has mainstream rep theatre and live music events.
Typical old-style museum founded in 1904, where stuffed animals regard you through reproachful glass eyes. Good selection of artistic pottery and other local history exhibits.
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art
Contemporary art in a striking modern building.
"The Boro" play soccer in the Championship, England's second tier. Their home ground is the 34,000-seat Riverside Stadium, half a mile east of the railway station, a 10-minute walk. Tickets can be bought at the stadium. In 2022 Riverside was also used for matches in the Rugby League World Cup, postponed from 2021.
This hosts concerts and other live performances.