Museums in York
World-class collections, interactive exhibits, and fascinating stories from Yorkshire's rich heritage.
All Museums in York sorted by Yorkshire.com Recommendation
Yorkshire Museum
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
York Castle Museum
Victorian-era cobbled street recreated indoors with costumed guides, plus other exhibits.
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
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.
JORVIK Viking Centre
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
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.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
1350s timber-framed building where merchants congregated, with museum exhibits & a cafe.
National Trust - Treasurer's House, York
Well-preserved house filled with 17th- and 18th-century furniture, ceramics, textiles and paintings.
DIG
Archeology museum where children unearth replica historical finds in hands-on excavations.
Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial
Former WWII RAF Bomber Command Station, with exhibitions on flying history and 60+ aircraft.
Barley Hall
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall & exposed timbers.
St Mary's Abbey
Church dating back to the 11th century, now a contemporary gallery exhibiting art and installations.
National Railway Museum York
Railway history & artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Fairfax House
Imposing Georgian townhouse museum with significant collections of furniture, paintings and clocks.
JORVIK Viking Centre
Discover the Viking legacy in York with this world-famous ride-through experience.
Visit The National Railway Museum, York
Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivaled collection of engineering brilliance.