Yorkshire Museum and Gardens
Yorkshire Museum and Gardens
York Museum Gardens
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7FR
England
Website
Telephone
01904 687687
The Yorkshire Museum sits in the heart of York Museum Gardens, in the centre of York. The museum was opened in 1830 by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society and was one of the first purpose-built museums in the country.
Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe, the Yorkshire Museum is the ideal first port of call for any trip to York. From prehistory to the city's medieval splendour, see the whole story in our fantastic galleries.
Walk on a genuine Roman mosaic floor, kneel at St William's medieval shrine, see the monsters of the deep that swam when Yorkshire was beneath the sea - and all in the heart of the city.
Finally - immerse yourself in the story of England's other capital, all brought to life with the latest digital technology in a spectacular film show in our auditorium.
Venue Type:
Museum, Garden, parklands or rural site
The entire collections of Yorkshire Museum & Gardens are Designated Collections of national importance.
The collections cover numismatics, archaeological finds from Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, and Medieval times, biology, geology and studio pottery.
Collection details
Religion, Natural Sciences, Coins and Medals, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Capital of the North
- 5 March 2013 — 31 December 2016 *on now
In the medieval kingdoms of Britain, the north was ruled from York. Anglian kings were baptised in its churches, Viking warriors plotted their southern raids and the Normans cruelly stamped their authority on the masses. From the ravages of war the city went on to flourish in a golden age of innovation, religion and trade.
Featuring some of the most prestigious and significant medieval objects ever found in Britain and exploring the lives of some of the most powerful people of the period, this new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
Exhibition included in Yorkshire Museum admission.
February Half Term at the Yorkshire Museum
- 14 — 22 February 2015
Become a Viking and search for buried treasure this February half term at the Yorkshire Museum.
Buried Treasure – Pieces of Eight Trail
Available every day, 10am – 5pm
Follow the clues around the museum to find the pieces of eight. If you are successful then claim your own chocolate treasure!
50 per trail
Metal Detecting
18 – 19 February, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm
What buried treasure will you be able to discover using the museum’s special hand held metal detectors?
Viking Longboats
Every day, 10am – 5pm
Dress as a Viking pirate and make your own mini longboat.
Special Film Screening: How To Train Your Dragon
Saturday 21 February, 3pm
Meet Hiccup the Viking, who befriends a young dragon in this DreamWorks animation from 2010.
Tickets are £5 – purchase at reception. Museum admission is additional.
Craft Dragons
Saturday 21 February, 10am – 5pm
Craft materials will be available in the Learning Labs for budding Vikings to make their own dragon to take home and train!
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
£7.50 museum admission
Website
http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Day
- 6 February 2015 10am-1pm
Have you found an archaeological object that you would like to find out more about? If so then bring your finds for identification and if they are more than 300 years old, have them recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
FREE EVENT
No need to book. Museum admission applies.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free event - no need to book.
Museum admission applies.
Website
http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
Film Screening - How To Train Your Dragon
- 21 February 2015 3-5pm
As part of our Viking-themed half term activities the Yorkshire Museum is screening family favourite How To Train Your Dragon. Come along at 3pm to see this DreamWorks animated adventure, and join in with our dragon-themed crafts before the film.
Tickets are £5 – purchase at reception. Museum admission is additional.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
£5 per ticket
Website
http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
The Bedale Hoard - Talk
- 24 February 2015 2-3:30pm
In 2012 metal detectors made an amazing discovery of a hoard made up of Viking silver jewellery and ingots near Bedale. Thanks to generous public donations and grants from funders the Hoard has remained in Yorkshire and undergone conservation. This is a special talk by the Yorkshire Museum’s Curator of Archaeology, with a unique chance to handle the newly conserved and displayed hoard.
£15 per person - includes museum admission.
To book a place ring York Museums Trust on 01904 687633.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
£15 per person - includes museum admission. To book a place ring York Museums Trust on 01904 687633.
Website
http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
Life Class - Working from the Model
- 7 — 8 March 2015 10:30am-3:30pm
Laraine Simpson, our experienced artist and tutor, will guide you through your own experiments with OPAQUES techniques and the use of colour in painting the nude figure. Although primarily a painting workshop, we will also use other drawing media, such as pencils, oil pastels, etc.
£30 per person
For more information please visit www.yortime.org.uk or phone 01904 552806
or email york.learning@york.gov.uk
Admission
£30 per person
Website
Mother's Day - Silver Bangles
- 8 March 2015 10am-12pm
Dads, daughters, sons and Mums – spend some time together looking at the Yorkshire Museum’s star objects for inspiration to make your mum or loved one something to treasure this Mothers Day. Work alongside textile artist Griselda Goldsbrough to create a bracelet in fabric, buttons and beads.
£4 per child. Free for holders of a valid York Card. Museum admission applies.
To book a place please ring York Museums Trust on 01904 687633.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
£4 per child. Museum admission applies.
Website
http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
Capturing Spring flowers a botanical illustration workshop with Bridget Gillespie
- 18 April 2015 10:30am-4:30pm
Bridget has been a Botanical Illustrator for over 19 years after taking a degree in Graphic Design. A request to paint a friend's wedding bouquet led to a botanical specialism. Bridget has exhibited work in Cambridge, Essex, Durham, London and Yorkshire and has gained 2 Gold Medals from the RHS who have also purchased several pieces for their historic collection.
We will be working in watercolour and from fresh specimens. Please bring your own materials - materials list will be sent with booking confirmation.
This event is in partnership with York Museums Trust
Suitable for Adults age 16+
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Location: Learning Lab, Yorkshire Museum
Suitable for
- 16-17
Admission
Cost: £25.00 (excluding materials)
Numbers limited to 10
TO BOOK RING YORK MUSEUMS TRUST - 01904 687687
Alien Species in Britain, Friend or Foe?
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=499
This learning journey looks at the different plants and animals not native to Britain, and aims to teach children about the habitats that they live in.
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
Ideas and Evidence in Science: The Kirkdale Cave
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=49
How scientists work today and how they worked in the past, including the roles of experimentation, evidence and creative thought in the development of scientific ideas. Includes video of curators talking about Hyena poo!
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
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