York Castle Museum Named In Top Ten Best Museums In The UK 2016 By TripAdvisor

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York Castle Museum Named In Top Ten Best Museums In The UK 2016 By TripAdvisor

13 September 2016 York Castle Museum has been named in the top ten museums in the UK in the Trip Advisor 2016 Traveller’s Choice Awards. The museum entered the top ten for the first time after receiving thousands of positive reviews on the visitor feedback website. More than 3,500 reviews are in the top category of “Excellent” with …

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Opportunity Now Available For New Trustees To Join The Board At York Museums Trust

8 September 2016 Since its formation in 2002 YMT has developed into an innovative, energetic and successful organisation responding creatively and positively to a demanding and fast changing environment. YMT works closely with partners in York and the wider museums sector. We make a significant contribution to the economic and educational welfare of the City and wider region. …

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Relaxed Opening Afternoon Designed For Autistic Visitors Organised at York Castle Museum

6 September 2016 A Relaxed Opening at York Castle Museum will take place later this month to enable those with autism to enjoy the museum. From 3pm to 5pm on Friday 16 September 2016, the noises and sound effects will be turned off and all the main lights will be put on so there will be no dark areas …

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Relaxed opening at York Castle Museum

Relaxed opening at York Castle Museum An afternoon designed for those with autism to enjoy York Castle Museum September 16 from 3pm  A Relaxed Opening at York Castle Museum will take place next month to enable those with autism to enjoy the museum. From 3pm to 5pm on Friday September 16 the noises and sound effects will …

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‘V&A Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear’ Special Event at York Castle Museum on 7 July 2016

22 June 2016 V&A Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear 7 July 2016, 7pm – 8:30pm As part of the Shaping the Body exhibition at York Castle Museum, you are invited to enjoy a talk from Susanna Cordner, from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, fresh from the launch of their new exhibition Undressed: A Brief History …

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Battle of the Somme Special Exhibition and 1916 Film Mark 100 Years Since the Battle

21 June 2016 A painting by a renowned artist depicting Yorkshire soldiers on the front line at the Somme will go on show for the first time later this month to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the battle. On Friday 24th June, York Castle Museum will open a special exhibition about the battle, focusing on Arthur Radclyffe …

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York Museums Trust First Open Weekend To Take Place 25 & 26 June 2016

13 June 2016 York residents can visit York’s Attraction of the Year, two major new exhibitions and the new Jorvik experience in York St Mary’s for free later this month as part of York Museums Trust’s new Open Weekend. York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum are all free to residents …

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Meet the Men Who Made History at York Castle Museum on Friday 17 June 2016

24 May 2016 After being awarded with France’s highest honour in a special ceremony last week, the Veterans who took part in the biggest seaborne invasion in history will be visiting York Castle Museum to speak to the public about their experiences. The Légion d’Honneur medals were awarded to 21 Normandy Veterans, 10 of which were …

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8 May 2016: Power Issues at York Castle Museum Now Resolved

8 May 2016 On 6 May 2016, York experienced a power cut which resulted in problems across our sites including the unavailability of the card readers at York Castle Museum for making payments. We can now confirm that the issue has been rectified and we can accept card payments again. Our sincere apologies to visitors for any inconvenience this …

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7 May 2016: All Sites Open As Normal

7 May 2016 Following a city-wide power cut yesterday (6 May 2016), the Yorkshire Museum, York Castle Museum and York Art Gallery are open today as normal. Please note however that the card readers are currently unavailable at York Castle Museum, and we are therefore only able to take cash payments. We apologise for this inconvenience and hope to …

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