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Echoes from the Past: Scarborough’s Lost Aquarium - Scarborough Art Gallery

Dates:
Fri 9 Jan 2026 10:00 AM - Sat 7 Feb 2026 10:00 AM

About Echoes from the Past: Scarborough’s Lost Aquarium - Scarborough Art Gallery

Discover the story of Scarborough’s spectacular but forgotten Aquarium and People’s Palace, later Gala Land, in this immersive exhibition at Scarborough Art Gallery.

Opened in 1877, the Aquarium was a pioneering attraction, blending exotic architecture with entertainment. From musical acts to alligator pools and a legendary swim by Captain Matthew Webb, it was a place of wonder. Though demolished in 1968, its legacy lives on.

Using motion-tracked headsets and archival images, Echoes from the Past recreates the sounds and stories of the original site.

Created by Dr Kevin Corstorphine and Dr Matt Barnard, and supported by the Ferens Educational Trust, this experience invites you to explore Scarborough’s history in a whole new way.

Performances

Performance Date & TimeTicket PriceTicket Link
Friday 9 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Saturday 10 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Tuesday 13 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Wednesday 14 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Thursday 15 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Friday 16 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Saturday 17 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Tuesday 20 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Wednesday 21 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Thursday 22 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Friday 23 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Saturday 24 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Tuesday 27 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Wednesday 28 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Thursday 29 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Friday 30 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Saturday 31 January 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Tuesday 3 February 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Wednesday 4 February 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Thursday 5 February 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Friday 6 February 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
Saturday 7 February 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now
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