Birthplace Museum of John Paul Jones, Father of the U.S Navy. A great attraction for all the family.
Loved it here. We went on 244th anniversary of the battle of Flamborough head. Spoke with a lovely lady we later found out to be called Georgina. She was very pleasant and welcoming, we felt like part of the family. The displays were very very good and informative. It really stirred the imagination of John Paul Jones life. The other staff were keen to talk and discuss the displays and history. We had a great visit and will be back again. Got some great souvenirs
Lovely little museum, very off the beaten track. Video film telling of the life and death of John Paul Jones. Very interesting. Not easy to decide if he was pirate or hero. Great views across the Solway Firth. Friendly and helpful staff.
Wow what an experience loved it staff so welcoming even with our dog. Water and treats offered. Steeped in history was very interesting. Loved looking around the cottage with lovely views across the solway. Didn't know about John Paul Jones now I know all about him. Would definitely recommend.
An absolute gem of a museum. Visited while in the area and due to a keen interest in American history. Our children (8 & 4) absolutely loved it and didn't want to leave. A great experience for all the family, a real site of historical significance. The curator was fantastic; friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Have an interest in this historical character as originally from Flamborough, the location of one of his most famous skirmishes. A lovely setting and interesting place, sadly shut on the day I visited. So check opening times so no disappointment. Worth a visit though a lovely idyllic site.
If you're thinking "John Paul Jones - who's he?" you're not alone! 3 of the 5 people in our group hadn't heard of him before visiting this little museum. It tells the story of this Naval hero who was born and lived his early life at the small cottage that forms part of the museum. The museum is tucked away down some narrow lanes (recommend using What 3 Words to find the entrance: comet.lump.sprouting) but there's ample parking and a lovely view out to the Solway Firth. The museum is very small. It's essentially two rooms and the cottage. One room has a large screen that plays an informative video about John Paul Jones' life. The other larger room contains an assortment of artefacts from the time, an impressive model ship, information boards and some sailor and pirate dressing up outfits for little ones. There's also a very small souvenir shop section. We watched the video, looked at the artefacts and info and had a good look around the cottage and spent around an hour and a half there. We thought the museum could maybe benefit from some more interactive elements, but unfortunately the VR headset wasn't working when we visited. The video was interesting, but looked a little dated (1989). Some more information inside the cottage itself could enhance the experience. We also thought a little larger selection in the gift shop would be good. This is an interesting little museum to pass an hour or so. We all know who John Paul Jones was now!
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Restaurant
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Good for kids
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Loved it here. We went on 244th anniversary of the battle of Flamborough head. Spoke with a lovely lady we later found out to be called Georgina. She was very pleasant and welcoming, we felt like part of the family. The displays were very very good and informative. It really stirred the imagination of John Paul Jones life. The other staff were keen to talk and discuss the displays and history. We had a great visit and will be back again. Got some great souvenirs
Lovely little museum, very off the beaten track. Video film telling of the life and death of John Paul Jones. Very interesting. Not easy to decide if he was pirate or hero. Great views across the Solway Firth. Friendly and helpful staff.
Wow what an experience loved it staff so welcoming even with our dog. Water and treats offered. Steeped in history was very interesting. Loved looking around the cottage with lovely views across the solway. Didn't know about John Paul Jones now I know all about him. Would definitely recommend.
An absolute gem of a museum. Visited while in the area and due to a keen interest in American history. Our children (8 & 4) absolutely loved it and didn't want to leave. A great experience for all the family, a real site of historical significance. The curator was fantastic; friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Have an interest in this historical character as originally from Flamborough, the location of one of his most famous skirmishes. A lovely setting and interesting place, sadly shut on the day I visited. So check opening times so no disappointment. Worth a visit though a lovely idyllic site.
If you're thinking "John Paul Jones - who's he?" you're not alone! 3 of the 5 people in our group hadn't heard of him before visiting this little museum. It tells the story of this Naval hero who was born and lived his early life at the small cottage that forms part of the museum. The museum is tucked away down some narrow lanes (recommend using What 3 Words to find the entrance: comet.lump.sprouting) but there's ample parking and a lovely view out to the Solway Firth. The museum is very small. It's essentially two rooms and the cottage. One room has a large screen that plays an informative video about John Paul Jones' life. The other larger room contains an assortment of artefacts from the time, an impressive model ship, information boards and some sailor and pirate dressing up outfits for little ones. There's also a very small souvenir shop section. We watched the video, looked at the artefacts and info and had a good look around the cottage and spent around an hour and a half there. We thought the museum could maybe benefit from some more interactive elements, but unfortunately the VR headset wasn't working when we visited. The video was interesting, but looked a little dated (1989). Some more information inside the cottage itself could enhance the experience. We also thought a little larger selection in the gift shop would be good. This is an interesting little museum to pass an hour or so. We all know who John Paul Jones was now!
