Lynde House Museum

Always friendly and knowledgeable

Nice little museum. I'll have to go back when I can explore it more as I was there for a Live History show, which was most amusing.

Had an interesting tour and coffee while attending their membership recruitment drive.

This is a gorgeous Georgian Home and Museum right in the heart of Whitby. Many people may remember this house from its days at Cullen Gardens. The Home was originally built by one of Whitby's early settlers, Jabez Lynde between 1811-1813. Jabez lived there with his wife Clarissa and their children. The house has been lovingly restored to how it would have looked in about the 1850's. The Whitby Historical Society have done an outstanding job interpreting the very exciting story of the Lynde family and other early settlers in the area. The house itself features several original pieces for the Lynde family as well as collections donated to the society over the years. The result is amazing. 8 rooms inside the house are decorated with many rare and historical artifact and treasures. Each Christmas and during select special events, the house comes alive with Historical Interpreters depicting what life would have been like for the Lynde Family and others during both the Georgian and Victorian Era's In addition to this, The Whitby Historical Society has also opened a lovely store called the Warren General Store named after a member of the Lynde Family. Inside they have numerous different Victorian-Inspired gifts and Artistic works for sales. All the staff and volunteers are all very friendly, helpful and professional and I love going to see the museum every few months as they continue to uncover stories of the Lynde families past which have allowed the museum to grow and prosper. This is a must-see attraction the next time you are in Whitby. I highly recommend going to check it out. You won't be disappointed!!!

Try the candle light tours. Very informative local history.