Yorkshire Museum, Natural history and archaeology museum in York, England.
The Yorkshire Museum exhibits extensive collections of biological specimens, geological artifacts, and archaeological discoveries across multiple specialized galleries within a Greek-style building.
The Yorkshire Museum, established in 1830 by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society, represents one of the earliest purpose-built museum structures in England.
The museum maintains four permanent collections of national importance, including biology with 200,000 specimens and archaeology featuring objects from 500,000 BCE.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with admission fees ranging from free for children under 5 to £9.50 for adults.
The museum houses the Coppergate Helmet, an eighth-century Anglo-Saxon treasure discovered during excavations in York.
Location: City of York
Inception: 1830
Official opening: 1830
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Operator: York Museums Trust
Part of: York Museums Trust
Address: Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR YO1 7FR YO1 7FR
Phone: +441904687687
Website: http://yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.96180,-1.08744
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:46
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Headmasters House
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40 and 42, Marygate
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Wall approximately 5 metres north east of the King's Manor
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32 and 34, Marygate
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St Mary's Abbey precinct walls
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