York Castle Museum
The York Castle Museum is located on the site of York Castle, housed in prison buildings, built in the 18th century. The castle itself was originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068. In the York Castle Museum interactive galleries hold thousands of historic objects that bring the past to life, ranging from recreated Jacobean dining rooms to Victorian criminals and to the Space Age and the swinging Sixties.
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Visitor information
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:30 am – 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 09:30 am – 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 09:30 am – 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 09:30 am – 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 09:30 am – 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | 09:30 am – 05:00 pm |
| Sunday | 09:30 am – 05:00 pm |
Admission
| 0 - 4 | Free |
| YMT Card Holder | Free |
| Adults | £10.90 |
| Children | £4.00 |
| Reduced | £8.40 |
| Students | £8.40 |
Facilities
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Restaurant -
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Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
York Castle Museum has 2 ratings.
We were pleasantly surprised by the York Castle Museum. It is a great museum, and we especially liked the recreated Victorian Street! The large WWI exhibit that was on display when we visted was also very well done. Great value for money, so if you are near York, definitely check out this museum!
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