Museums in Bilton-in-Ainsty
Yorkshire Museum
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
Coppergate Gallery
York Castle Museum
Victorian-era cobbled street recreated indoors with costumed guides, plus other exhibits.
Mercer Art Gallery
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
Murton Park
A 16-acre site dedicated to history of local agriculture, with machinery, livestock and a library.
York Army Museum
Snug war museum spotlighting local WWI regiments, with military exhibits & interactive activities.
National Railway Museum York
Railway history & artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Museum Gardens
Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins & a medieval abbey.
York's Chocolate Story
Tour exploring the history of chocolate & the city's confectioners, with a cafe & shop.
National Trust - Treasurer's House, York
Well-preserved house filled with 17th- and 18th-century furniture, ceramics, textiles and paintings.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
1350s timber-framed building where merchants congregated, with museum exhibits & a cafe.
Fairfax House
Imposing Georgian townhouse museum with significant collections of furniture, paintings and clocks.
Visit The National Railway Museum, York
Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivaled collection of engineering brilliance.
St Mary's Abbey
Church dating back to the 11th century, now a contemporary gallery exhibiting art and installations.
Barley Hall
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall & exposed timbers.
JORVIK Viking Centre
Discover the Viking legacy in York with this world-famous ride-through experience.