Important Update on York Castle Museum We have now completed surveys of the roof in the Female Prison side of York Castle Museum, which encompasses Kirkgate, the Period Rooms, Toys & Games Gallery and Shaping the Body. The survey has identified the need for mitigating work in some areas which will need to be undertaken …
We have received confirmation that the north side of York Castle Museum, which houses Kirkgate, the Period Rooms and Shaping the Body has RAAC in the roofing. In line with government guidelines the building will remain closed until we have undertaken the necessary specialist inspections. The rest of York Castle Museum, including the Prison Cells, …
DATE: 16 May 2023 York Castle Museum is proud to present a new community exhibition developed with York Travellers Trust (YTT), celebrating the rich history of the Gypsy and Traveller Communities (GTC) in York. Through photography, an installation designed by members of the GTC, historical information and a film, the display will celebrate their important connections to …
DATE: 4 November 2022 York Museums Trust is delighted to announce that the Arts Council will be continuing its vital support for the next three years as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). The package of support will be £3.7m from April 2023 to March 2026 (£1.253m annually). This is excellent news and reflects the confidence that the Arts Council …
DATE: 2 November 2022 Wander through a snow-covered Victorian winter wonderland and fill up on ye olde yuletide cheer at the most wonderful time of year! Included in general admission from 19 November 2022 – 4 January 2023 Join us for Christmas at York Castle Museum, a festive experience perfect for the whole family. Wander through our famous Victorian street, Kirkgate, as …
York Museums Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Kathryn Blacker as its next Chief Executive, following the recent departure of Reyahn King who has moved to the National Trust for Scotland. [Credit: Duncan Lomax/Ravage Productions] Kathryn Blacker is currently Chapter Steward at York Minster where she has worked for the last nine …
New exhibition celebrating more than 50 years of Britain’s best loved picture book to open at York Castle Museum! A new exhibition celebrating the work of one of Britain’s best known children’s author–illustrators Judith Kerr is coming to York Castle Museum. From 10 September 2022, ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ will fill our …
Age UK York and York Museums Trust are delighted to be working in partnership to host three events for people to learn more about the York Castle Museum collection and to share personal memories of York. ‘York Memories and History Afternoons’ will feature a talk and a chance to handle a variety of artefacts from …
DATE: 7 July 2022 New for Summer 2022, try our new display of historic penny arcade machines at York Castle Museum! York Castle Museum is excited to open ‘Mechanical Marvels’, a new display of historic penny arcade machines, on 15 July 2022. Fourteen weird and wonderful twentieth century machines will go on display across the museum for people of all …
DATE: 24 June 2022 A collage of beautiful postcards, created by students from Clifton Green Primary School, is now display at the entrance of York Castle Museum to welcome Ukrainian refugee families to York. Six designs have been printed professionally as postcards and will be handed out as part of partnership between Clifton Green Primary School and …
