Considering the The Clifton Hotel in Scarborough?
A VT member wrote the following comment about visiting Scarborough:
The Rotunda Museum by steventilly
Built in 1829 originally as a geology museum, this now houses a changing program of events. Currently (May 2003) it's "All At Sea" charting Scarborough's maritime heritage.
When it was opened, it was one of England's first dedicated public museums.