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Snakes, sloths, bowler hats and dragonflies. And why not?

A Space to Be project inspired by artist, Jason Wilsher-Mills.

Anne Phillips: One of the boys?

An important but often overlooked scientist, Anne Phillips played an important role in 19th century geology.

Alice Lieder: Understanding troubling histories

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, Katie Crowther takes a look at Alice Lieder, an archaeologist, Egyptologist, and missionary from Scarborough.

Frances Currer: Forgotten by choice?

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, Katie Crowther explores the life of Frances Currer, a bibliophile and book collector, known for her extensive literary and intellectual accomplishments.

Call out for artists

Take part in the East Coast Open 2025

Call out for young artists

Take part in the Junior Open 2025

Derrick Santini: Pictures of Lily

Photographer Derrick Santini chats about his love of dogs, and the inspiration behind Paw-traits – Lily, his beloved white Bull Terrier who was photographed with everyone from Taylor Swift to Idris Elba.

Take part in Summer on the Crescent

We’re looking for artists and makers to take part in Summer on the Crescent on Saturday 20 July 2024.

Scarborough Art Gallery exhibition solves family mystery!

A North Yorkshire woman has solved a family mystery after spotting a charm in our exhibition, Displayful

The Birdcage Walk: Feathers and friends, flocking together

A reflection on Space to Be’s involvement in community project The Birdcage Walk, by Community Engagement Officer Jayne Shipley

Artist Lauren Saunders takes us back to nature

We had a great time with Year 10 students from Graham School in Space To Be…

Teachers! Book your class for a Wild Escape

A major new project uniting hundreds of museums and schools in a celebration of UK wildlife and creativity is coming to Scarborough Museums and Galleries.

Sensory and Accessibility pack now available

An easy to use PDF that includes sensory maps and accessibility information that shares ‘what to expect’ before visiting Scarborough Museums.

Explore Gallery exhibitions in virtual reality

Take your time to enjoy our exhibitions from your mobile or computer.

Knit and sweater swap shop success

On a chilly Saturday, A Space To Be welcomed swapper shoppers ready to share their wears…

Take part in the Junior Open!

A brand new addition to the exhibition programme at Scarborough Art Gallery…

The East Coast Open is back

Summer 2023 will see the return of the East Coast Open – a celebration of local creative talent on display at Scarborough Art Gallery.

Fancy taking part?

A boogie with Blueberry Academy

Strutting their stuff in Space To Be, it was great to invite Blueberry Academy for a silent disco.

Improved access tools now available

From torches and maps, to fidget spinners and puppets find out about the resources available to visitors with special educational needs and disabilities, autism and neurodiversity.