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York Castle Museum
Overview
York Castle Museum an award-winning museum that's fun for the whole family! Discover how people lived in York throughout history through household objects and recreated rooms, shops and even prison cells.
The York Castle Museum is a great museum to visit when staying in the area. It has a range of exhibitions as well as regular events.
See the York Castle Museum website for tickets and see latest exhibitions.
What makes it special
- Enjoy hands-on activities that are as educational as they are fun
- See streets, workshops and domestic rooms in their original context
- Uniquely immersive experience
Opening Times
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00
Monday: 11:00 to 17:00
See the York Castle Museum for further details
Price
See the York Castle Museum for details on ticket prices.
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