historical place museum in york

York Art Gallery holds seven magnificent, newly-designed galleries that display world-class collections of historic and contemporary art.

Located on the outskirts of York, the Yorkshire Museum of Farming is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the diverse agricultural history of the region from the first farming practices up to…

Fairfax House is one of the finest Georgian town house in England. A classical architectural masterpiece designed by distinguished architect John Carr.

The Yorkshire Museum houses five galleries showcasing some of Britain’s finest archaeological treasures and many rare animals, birds and fossils.

York Castle Museum - the best day out in history! Walk down our recreated Victorian street, visit York Castle Prison's infamous residents and swing back to The Sixties. Plus toys, fashion, living…

We're home to over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects.

The re-imagined JORVIK Viking Centre is NOW OPEN and we invite you to discover the Return of the Vikings to York.

The Yorkshire Museum houses five galleries showcasing some of Britain’s finest archaeological treasures and many rare animals, birds and fossils.

The Yorkshire Museum houses five galleries showcasing some of Britain’s finest archaeological treasures and many rare animals, birds and fossils.

Set in beautiful gardens in the centre of historic York the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is open for public use as a fully functioning museum wedding and hospitality venue.

The Parisi Hotel is a tiny boutique hotel with bags of character within York's medieval city walls. Charming rooms, pretty garden, award-winning service.

The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage’s properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War.

It’s the stunning view you get of the historic city of York that makes Clifford’s Tower one of the most popular attractions in Yorkshire.