York Castle Museum, York

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Experience life in Victorian and Edwardian England at York Castle Museum. Housed in prison buildings within the York Castle complex, the museum features recreated scenes from the 17th to 19th centuries. Walk through Kirkgate, a Victorian street with buildings that feature period architecture, and visit rooms furnished in Victorian styles. See the Raindale Mill, a reconstruction of an 18th-century flour mill. The Cells exhibit educates visitors about prison life at the castle. The museum also hosts numerous temporary exhibits. Your admission ticket is personalized and good for free reentry up to 12 months after your initial visit. Add York Castle Museum and other attractions to your York trip itinerary using our York vacation app.

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By aimeee774

Brilliant Museum. There was so much to see and do and covered lots of topics. The old streets are amazing and we loved looking around them. Our daughter especially liked the toy and fashion sections..... more

Brilliant Museum. There was so much to see and do and covered lots of topics. The old streets are amazing and we loved looking around them. Our daughter especially liked the toy and fashion sections..... more »
By timelytraveleeer

Loads to see at a great entrance fee.The old street with old carriges and shops was amazing. Going into the old prison cells made you think how terrible those times were.

Loads to see at a great entrance fee.The old street with old carriges and shops was amazing. Going into the old prison cells made you think how terrible those times were. more »
By amylizabef

AMAZING!!! This is the best museum I've ever been to! The real streets, the displays, the actors, the old shops, the prison part... honestly, it's heart-wrenching at times. We felt every emotion...

AMAZING!!! This is the best museum I've ever been to! The real streets, the displays, the actors, the old shops, the prison part... honestly, it's heart-wrenching at times. We felt every emotion... more »

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By Simon Stepsys

A fabulous trip back in time! Spent about 1.5 to 2 hours exploring this fantastic museum, with so much to see and learn. Hopefully the images show you a good overview of what’s to see. Good for families too Car park nearby, toilets, cafe, and shop. We especially loved the Victorian Street with sounds and even Smell! The museum is in two parts, all easy walking. If your in York, this is a must visit. Tickets also last one year.

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By Mrs Cambridge Vlogs

We really enjoyed our visit - Firstly it is great that we can enter again as tickets are valued for a year. There is so much to see that I won't begin to explain but this museum will interest all ages - we chatted to the lovely lady in the fabric shop bought sweets from the sweet shop and paid to watch sooty and sweep play their instruments - we are all children at heart. Loved the 60's and 70's area.

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By Holly Thackeray (Lady Xellototh)

Museum is well kept and all the notice boards are well maintained and full of interesting facts. The reconstructed street scene is amazing with lots of period shops. The prison has amazing graffiti. Kept my 5 year old entertained for 2 hours so would keep older kids or adults interested for much longer. Toilets are frequent/central and well maintained. Worth the entry fee definitely.

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By Caroline B

This place is awesome. So much to see, I think we spent about 2-3 hours here. The best hit for me was the prison and being able to go in cells of people like Duck Turpin. The Victorian street was good though, the smells and sounds were so realistic. Not expensive to enter and ticket is valid for a year so why wouldn’t you. Cafe here and a shop. Really is worth a visit, kids would love it.

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By Anthony Slater

We visited the museum today (Saturday afternoon) If we'd known how big it was, we'd have planned our day better. Be aware its only open 11-4. The exhibitions are fantastic, it is definitely suitable for all ages. Lots of activities and stuff for the children to do, and plenty of reading and observing for the more serious people lol. We spent an hour, as had to rush round, could easily spent 3-4 hours. The Victorian Street was such a fantastic experience

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