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York is a city in the north of England and is situated at the confluence of the Ouse and the Foss. The city has a long history that dates back to before the arrival of the Romans, but the Vikings also played a major role in the history of York. The largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe can be foud in York and is known for its stained glass windows. A well-known museum in York is the National Railway Museum. It is the largest train museum in Europe with many locomotives and trains.

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Museums in York

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Exhibitions in York

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York discounts and discount cards & passes

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Reviews

This is what people say about museums in York.

  • I visited the museum for the first time to see the Japanese print exhibition. This is absolutely outstanding, the most comprehensive one I have ever seen. The captions are extremely informative and give delightful detail of everyday life, explanati

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      โ€ข  Jul 18, 2026
  • Great place to visit as usual but found alot of the place just to dark ,I know they've got to create the correct atmosphere but I found myself having to put my torch on my phone so I could see the uneven floors a little bit more light in-between exhi

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      โ€ข  Aug 1, 2023
  • Visited with friends for Xmas 2022. Whilst they found time to enjoy the grounds, they were blown away by the Xmas installations inside the house. The attention to detail was superb. The fairytale storylines were captured totally as the theme thoughtf

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      โ€ข  Nov 20, 2022
  • Dreadful experience though lovely lovely staff who were so helpful. Disability access was not as it should be and does not meet standards to advertise as 'fully accessible' (see website) Long cobbled area where it was impossible to push a person

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      โ€ข  Aug 21, 2022
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      โ€ข  May 1, 2022
  • 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 a

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      โ€ข  Nov 17, 2019
  • I went as a helper with a group of 60 6 year olds. What a wonderful time was had. The staff were so kindly and helpful. Clever storage trolleys for all coats and packed lunches. The excitement at seeing the magnificent rolling stock was like electric

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      โ€ข  Oct 11, 2018
  • The National Railway Museum is a very interesting museum with lots to see and do. You donโ€™t need to be a railway enthusiast to like this museum. The museum has a lot of diverse locomotives and rail memorabilia on display in a nice layout. The museum

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      โ€ข  Jun 4, 2018
  • well laid out safe for kids well thought out

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      โ€ข  May 28, 2018
  • For some people just a bunch of old bricks, but for some it's a great place to let your imagination go! Right at the city this great historical tower/castle. Nice place to have a great view of the city.

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      โ€ข  May 5, 2017