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Echoes from the Past: Scarborough’s Lost Aquarium - Scarborough Art Gallery
Dates:
Tue 25 Nov 2025 10:00 AM - Sat 7 Feb 2026 10:00 AM
Dates:
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 7 Feb 2026
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.
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 & Time | Ticket Price | Ticket Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 25 November 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Wednesday 26 November 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Thursday 27 November 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Friday 28 November 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Saturday 29 November 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Tuesday 2 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Wednesday 3 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Thursday 4 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Friday 5 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Saturday 6 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Tuesday 9 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Wednesday 10 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Thursday 11 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Friday 12 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Saturday 13 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Tuesday 16 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Wednesday 17 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Thursday 18 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Friday 19 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Saturday 20 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Tuesday 23 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Wednesday 24 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Thursday 25 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Friday 26 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Saturday 27 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Tuesday 30 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Wednesday 31 December 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Thursday 1 January 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Friday 2 January 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Saturday 3 January 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Tuesday 6 January 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Wednesday 7 January 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| Thursday 8 January 10:00am – 4:00pm | Standard: £5.00 | Book Now |
| 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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