From farming to fishing to seaside fun – you’ll discover the charm, secrets and history of Filey here.

Tucked away in the old part of town, close to the 12 century St Oswalds Church, the museum was originally two single storey cottages with thatched roofs. The buildings are the oldest domestic buildings in Filey, as shown by the date 1696 above one of the doors. In the late 1960s, Filey Urban District Council invited the Filey Local History Society to establish a museum. The museum opened in May 1971.

In 2024, the building underwent a major refurbishment, employing local tradesmen wherever possible.

In August 2025, Filey Museum became a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organsiation) with two objectives:-

1. To advance the education of the public in the history and culture of Filey and the surrounding area by providing and maintaining a museum and protecting the collection held within the museum.
2. To promote community participation in heritage and cultural activities for the residents of Filey and the surrounding area.

 Our Mission

 To become an accredited, award-winning institution that collects, preserves, and interprets the local heritage and culture of the region – focussing on ~ Fishing ~ Farming ~ Seaside Fun!

The museum is set to open its doors once again in Spring 2026.

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Our Opening Exhibitions for 2026