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Special Exhibitions
Find out more about our main exhibitions and special displays.
Kirkgate, the Victorian Street
Our world-famous Victorian street has got bigger in 2012 and now has new backstreets, authentic York businesses and thousands more goods on display. View
York Castle Prison
Rogues. Thieves. Killers. Debtors. Revolutionaries. Come and see York Castle Prison's infamous inmates. View
Toy Stories
Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Opens 16 Februrary, 2013 View
Riverside and Raindale Mill
Relax in our peaceful riverside area where you can explore the bank of the River Foss, find out more about life in a Victorian watermill and admire the ruins of the walls of York Castle. View
The Sixties
The Sixties aims to recreate the spirit of this exciting decade which saw momentous change in so many areas of public and private life. View
A Dark History
A selection of our First World War objects caught on film by photographer Ross Paxton. Opens 8 February, 2013. View
Chinese Reflections
Exploring 300 years of Chinese influence on everyday life in Britain, showcasing our most impressive Chinese and Chinoiserie items and looking at contemporary Chinese influences expressed by today's Chinese community in York. View
From Cradle to Grave
This exhibition focuses on the history of three rites of passage birth, marriage and death. View
Seeing it Through
This exhibition shows how the Second World War affected the everyday lives of people in Britain by using the experiences, artefacts, costumes, photographs and ephemera of the people of York. View
Previous Exhibitions
Unfair Trade
March to December, 2007 View
Spotless
Spotless explores the many ways people kept themselves and their houses clean in the past. Items on display include vacuum cleaners, baths, toilets, mangles, washing machines, soap and cleaning products. View
