Treasurer's House, York

The Treasurer's House is a medieval building in York that functions as a museum displaying period furnishings and decorative arts arranged across multiple rooms spanning from medieval times through the Victorian era. The rooms are organized across several levels, each reflecting the styles and possessions of different centuries.

The building was constructed in 1419 to serve as the residence for York Minster's Treasurer and filled this role for centuries. In 1897, industrialist Frank Green purchased the house and restored it completely, transforming it into the museum visitors see today.

The rooms display furnishings and objects from medieval times, the 1600s, and the 1700s, showing how people lived and decorated their homes across different eras. You can walk through spaces arranged exactly as families would have used them in each period.

The house contains multiple levels including cellars and attics that can be explored, though access to some areas may be limited at certain times. Comfortable shoes are recommended since moving between floors involves climbing narrow staircases throughout the building.

The cellar sits above a Roman road, and during renovation work in 1953, plumber Harry Martindale reported an unusual encounter with figures dressed as Roman soldiers. This account has remained a notable part of the house's local history ever since.

Location: City of York

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: National Trust

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00-16:00

Phone: +441904624247

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurers-house-york

GPS coordinates: 53.96300,-1.08080

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41