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Yorkshire Museum & Gardens, York

Image: The Yorkshire Museum

Museum Gardens
York
YO1 7FR
North Yorkshire
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Coins and Medals
Natural Sciences
Religion

Facilities

Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01904 687687
General information (Fax) : 01904 687662
E-mail : yorkshire.museum@ymt.org.uk
Website : www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

Open
Daily 1000-1700

Closed
Closed 25/26 December, 1 January

Admission charges
Adult: £5
Child: ££3.50
Concession: £4
Under 5's: Free
Two adults and one child: £12 (plus £3 per child after that)

Description
Walk in the footsteps of Romans and discover a land pillaged by Vikings. See beasts turned to stone from a time when dinosaurs ruled the planet. Discover the jewels of Kings and the spoils of war.
Set in beautiful botanical gardens situated within the heart of York, the Yorkshire Museum is a treasure house for all the family. Some of Britain's finest Roman and Viking finds, as well as internationally renowned collections of pottery and fossils, are here to be explored.

Collections description
Roman, Anglo-saxon, Viking, Medieval, geological and studio pottery collections.

Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending November 11 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending August 19 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending November 26 2006
York's Viking Gold Armband Goes On Display At Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Archaeologist Re-writes History Of Towton Battle
Constantine, York's Roman Emperor Returns To Yorkshire Museum
24 Hour Museum Crystal Ball Shows What's Coming Up In 2006

Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 7 - The People's Museum In Yorkshire

Events
The Mystery Files  Exhibition

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
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