The museum is housed in a former almshouse founded by Sir William Turner, a local merchant and Lord Mayor of London.
The Saxon Princess exhibition displays one of the most significant Anglo-Saxon burial finds in Northern England.
The grounds contain a veteran oak tree estimated to be over 300 years old.
The original schoolroom within the almshouse complex remains a key part of the preserved historic architecture.
The collection includes a diverse range of social history artifacts, from Victorian domestic tools to industrial steel-making equipment.
Kirkleatham Museum is the local history museum for Redcar and Cleveland, housed within a Grade II listed Queen Anne-style building constructed in 1709. The site originally functioned as the Sir William Turner's Hospital, an almshouse for retired seamen and their widows. Its permanent collections span the region's industrial heritage, including significant displays on ironstone mining and maritime history. The museum features the Saxon Princess exhibition, which showcases artifacts discovered in a 7th-century grave in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Beyond the interior galleries, the museum grounds encompass several acres of parkland and woodland that support local wildlife. Children's activities are centered around a dedicated play area and seasonal educational programming. The site also hosts a pavilion for outdoor events and community gatherings.
The central courtyard of the historic Queen Anne-style almshouse building.
Check the outdoor woodland trail map at the reception desk before exploring the parkland.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Kirkleatham village to see its historic architecture.
Look for the rotating temporary exhibitions in the upstairs gallery spaces.
Ignoring the outdoor woodland area, which is frequently overlooked by visitors focusing only on the main building.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
