Our testimonials…

WORTH A VISIT

“It certainly is worth looking in at, and taking a trip down memory lane. Quite a compact museum, but so much to look at, and with the staff on hand, who are extremely knowledgeable it makes for an interesting visit.”

QUAINT LOCAL MUSEUM

“Enjoyed an hour mooching around this quaint local museum. Brimming with local artefacts from the fishing heritage to Butlins. You can get up close to exhibits and even ring the fire bell. Run by volunteers who clearly love the museum and are knowledgeable about local history. Well worth a visit and a small donation”.

HIDDEN GEM

“For such a small place a gem of a museum. Garden nice… Very nice people working there. Just a way to kill a good couple of hours”

DON’T MISS THIS

“This museum is a little gem. When you visit Filey make this a must-see place. The museum is housed in the oldest house in Filey. It’s crammed with a diverse collection of Filey history you will need more than one visit. The staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgable and helpful. And all for £2.50!”

A QUAINT MUSEUM

“Lots of local history and curiosities on display. The archival photographs of aircraft on the beach and the fishing industry were nostalgic. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”

LITTLE GEM

“It’s been far too long since I visited this place, and I wish I had done it sooner. What a superb little place, very well kept, nicely laid out and very informative. The lady looking after the place the day we visited was well versed with local knowledge, and was happy to share it! Well worth a visit.”

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT LITTLE MUSEUM

“We paid a visit to this museum in an old fisherman’s cottage on a very blustery rainy October afternoon. It was absolutely gorgeous, run by incredibly friendly people who were brilliant with the kids. It’s far bigger than you think it’s going to be, with a number of rooms upstairs, and some interesting stuff in the courtyard garden. The artefacts are a collection of items that people in Filey have donated to the museum, which gives you a really good idea of what life was like in the small fishing village, before it became a seaside tourist destination. Everything was really well displayed, and we loved the rooms laid out how people used to live, with all the furniture and equipment. Highly recommended. There’s a small charge to get in, which pays for the upkeep of the museum.”

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   Anna 
 
 
 
 Verified  Interesting museum The museum has 4 rooms downstairs and 4 rooms upstairs. Although she said well behaved dogs were welcome we took it in turns waiting in the garden as it was a lovely day. It’s only £2.50 and was interesting to walk around.
  
 
 
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   Jackie T 
 
 
 
 Verified  A real gem We came as the weather was awful.It's such an interesting place, you could handle a few of the artifacts.it was very interestingThe volunteers were very informative, the display of fisherman's jumpers was brilliant, they even had old patterns, and examples of different styles. The children's room upstairs was very good too.Well worth a visit
  
 
 
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   Matthew B 
 
 
 
 Verified  Cracking little museum Cracking little museum. You can negotiate a pushchair around, but it is tight. And when you want to go upstairs the staff make space for you to stash the pushchair away. Plenty of exhibits to look at, and the knowledge of the people who run it is second to none.Also, immaculately clean (or at least it was until our kids smeared their finger prints everywhere).
  
 
 
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   Maya H 
 
 
 
 Verified  Superb local history museum This is a superb museum. Run by volunteers since the early 1970s, you can feel the love and passion that has been poured into this place. Lovely collection of local interest objects from Butlins memorabilia to Blacksmith tools, and a wooden washing machine. Displayed so visitors can get up close. Very family friendly - the dolls house is wonderful. The volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful. A must if you are visiting the area.
  
 
 
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   Stephen H 
 
 
 
 Verified  Friendly welcome and a lovely museum really lovely little museum where we were warmly welcomed and told about the layout and exhibits. Well worth a look if you're in the area and will return next time we are in Filey.
  
 
 
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   Jeffvelo2012 
 
 
 
 Verified  A tardis of a museum This is a little gem of a museum with more to see that you would expect on first arrival. The custodians are very enthusiastic and know more about Filey than you would think possible. Filey was my partners childhood holiday destination and one of the custodians even remembered the owners of the guest house where they stayed every year - and we are talking about a good few years ago now! My favorite was the exhibition about the former nearby Butlins holiday park. It just really captured my imagination for some reason. But there is something for everybody and I think that they provide a little quiz to keep the younger ones entertained too. If you are In Filey take the time to have a visit. Opening hours are limited given its voluntary nature so just check that it is open before making a special visit.
  
 
 
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   vivEngland 
 
 
 
 Verified  Don't miss seeing it if in the area. The Museum was originally two cottages built in the 1600s. When we entered we were greeted by two ladies who asked if we would like to go in one of the rooms for further information so we did that and they told us a lot of interesting historical facts about the area and about the fishermens Guernsey jumpers which were on display. There were various other items in the room and then we enjoyed exploring the other rooms and the items outside in the garden area. There are various rocks and minerals and old photos, some from Butlins Holiday Camp where we used to stay many years ago. The fee is £2.50 and it is well worth a visit.
  
 
 
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   Penny C 
 
 
 
 Verified  Best Little Museum ever ! A lovely little museum , very well presented with lots of local history. Could spend more time here.
  
 
 
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   Dave H 
 
 
 
 Verified  Great day out Great day out today in filey and a little visit to the museum. Staff really friendly and a nice bowl of cold water for my dog
  
 
 
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   Anydutyfree 
 
 
 
 Verified  Great place to visit and incredibly cheap entry What a wonderful museum packed full of old treasures and a great history of filey and its fishing fleet past.Great value for money for the modest 2.50 entry fee and the oush button commentary jn the rooms is excellent.Lovely volunteers who are very Informative.
  
 
 
  
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