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Museums In YorkJORVIK Viking Centre
Explore Viking history on the very site where archaeologists discovered the remains of the Viking City of Jorvik. Meet Vikings and see artifacts found during the dig. You can journey back to a reconstruction of York in the year AD 975, complete with the sights, sounds and smells of the Viking-Age. The museum has special cars which drive you around Viking Jorvik (York). The museum is located in Coppergate, York City Centre.
The National Railway Museum
York Castle MuseumKirkgate, at York Castle Museum, is the oldest, most famous Victorian Street experience in Britain. Since 1938 it has been visited by more than 30 million people. Now a massive makeover means that you can discover even more about Victorian Life. Experience true-to-life sounds and atmospheric lighting, meet a variety of Victorian characters and enjoy the big show every 20 minutes. Walking down the cobbled streets you bump into some fascinating characters. Catch the policeman, toymaker, sweetmaker or grocer and they will give you a close up, first hand view of Victorian life. Well worth a visit as there is so much too see! The museum is located next to Clifford's Tower. Follow signs for Castle Area.
York Castle Prison
The Yorkshire Air Museum
This museum is a living memorial to all the Allied Air Forces personnel who operated from Yorkshire during the Second World War, and particularly the thousands of young people who gave their lives in that conflict. This museum is relevant to present day generations by explaining in a realistic way what life was like on a typical wartime bomber station, as well as displaying the history of aviation. A great plane collection! Located 7 miles from York at Elvington.
Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU Fairfax House
Fairfax House is one of the finest 18th century houses in the North of England. It was designed by John Carr of York, and has the best 18th century rococo decoration. Fairfax House is owned by York Civic Trust who have restored the house to its former glory. You can tour the house fully furnished with the late Noel Terry’s superb collection of Georgian furniture. This museum is a great place to see how the wealthy Georgians lived in York. There are guides in the different rooms who can tell you more about Georgian life and the houses collection of furniture. Located in Castlegate, York City Centre. The Yorkshire Museum
The Yorkshire Museum is located in the Museum Gardens and next door to the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey. The museum has a large permanent exhibition and also changing temporary exhibitions. Please visit the museum website below to see what's on and get more information.
Museum Closure: The Yorkshire Museum is closed from November 2009 until Yorkshire Day, 1st August 2010 for a massive £2m refurbishment. York Dungeons
There is no minimum age, this is left to the discretion of the parent or guardian, we do not recommended the Dungeon for young children or those of a nervous disposition. The Dungeon is very dark and children under 10 may find it quite scary. The dungeon takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours to complete the tour. Located at 12 Clifford Street, York.
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The world’s largest railway museum, from the Japanese Bullet Train to Queen Victoria’s favourite carriage, The Rocket and The Mallard. This is one giant museum with free entry! Well worth a visit! Please visit the links below to see what's on at NRM. The Museum is located in Leeman Road. There is a mini train that shuttles from in front of York Minster to take you to the Museum. You can also walk through the back of York Train Station to get to NRM. There is a model railway exhibition located right next to the entrance to York Rail Station.
York Dungeons take you back to the dark and grizzly history of the Roman city of York. See live actors, shows & interactive special effects, face your fears head on in this unique experience. Everything that you see is based on real historical events from the Labyrinth of the Lost Roman Legion, to the chilling tale of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, torture and the plague. Are you brave enough? Ghosts of York is the new feature this Summer at the York Dungeon and promises to scare the living daylights out of you!