Yorkshire Museum, York
The Yorkshire Museum opened in 1830 and is one of the oldest museums in England. The museum invites visitors to explore thousands of years of York history, permanent collections, and traveling exhibitions. The museum has many displays that kids will be fascinated by, as well. Garden enthusiasts will love exploring the extensive Yorkshire Gardens.
The permanent biology collection features flora, fauna, and insects. Two Great Auk specimens are on display. These flightless birds are extinct but were similar to modern-day penguins. Other extinct animals on display include the moa, passenger pigeon, and Dodo. Alan the Dinosaur is very popular with kids.
The geology collection includes fossils, minerals, and rocks. The astronomy collection is housed in the observatory located in the museum gardens. The archeology collection has almost one million objects dating from 500,000 BC to the 20th century. Items are from York and Yorkshire and represent the Roman, Anglo Scandinavian, and Medieval eras.
The Roman collection includes a statue of the god Mars, inscriptions from the Roman Ninth Legion, and an interactive display showing daily Roman life. There are also several hoards of various ancient Roman coins. A Medieval shrine of Saint William of York, the Middleham Jewel, and the Cawood sword are all found in the Medieval collection.
The Starr Carr Headdresses are a fascinating attraction. These headdresses are 11,000 years old, and the exhibition sheds light on the lives of York settlers of old. The exhibit also includes the Starr Carr pendant, the oldest Mesolithic piece of art in Britain.
The museum has a monthly lecture series and a popular yearly Eboracum Roman Festival.
Tip:
Be sure to see the amazing Middleham Jewel (a most amazing medieval goldwork) and the beautiful old library with first editions of well-known and historically significant books.
The permanent biology collection features flora, fauna, and insects. Two Great Auk specimens are on display. These flightless birds are extinct but were similar to modern-day penguins. Other extinct animals on display include the moa, passenger pigeon, and Dodo. Alan the Dinosaur is very popular with kids.
The geology collection includes fossils, minerals, and rocks. The astronomy collection is housed in the observatory located in the museum gardens. The archeology collection has almost one million objects dating from 500,000 BC to the 20th century. Items are from York and Yorkshire and represent the Roman, Anglo Scandinavian, and Medieval eras.
The Roman collection includes a statue of the god Mars, inscriptions from the Roman Ninth Legion, and an interactive display showing daily Roman life. There are also several hoards of various ancient Roman coins. A Medieval shrine of Saint William of York, the Middleham Jewel, and the Cawood sword are all found in the Medieval collection.
The Starr Carr Headdresses are a fascinating attraction. These headdresses are 11,000 years old, and the exhibition sheds light on the lives of York settlers of old. The exhibit also includes the Starr Carr pendant, the oldest Mesolithic piece of art in Britain.
The museum has a monthly lecture series and a popular yearly Eboracum Roman Festival.
Tip:
Be sure to see the amazing Middleham Jewel (a most amazing medieval goldwork) and the beautiful old library with first editions of well-known and historically significant books.
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Sight Name: Yorkshire Museum
Sight Location: York, England (See walking tours in York)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: York, England (See walking tours in York)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in York, England
Create Your Own Walk in York
Creating your own self-guided walk in York is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
York's Old Town
A vibrant city with Roman roots and a Viking past, York has played a central role throughout much of England鈥榮 history. Despite its small size, Old Town York boasts a wealth of colorful heritage that draws tourists in droves from all over the world.
The maze of historic streets 鈥� too narrow for vehicles, and therefore solely pedestrian 鈥� are packed with attractions fairly close to one... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
The maze of historic streets 鈥� too narrow for vehicles, and therefore solely pedestrian 鈥� are packed with attractions fairly close to one... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
York's Historical Pubs Tour
Yorkshire is a haven for real ale enthusiasts and York does live up to this reputation. Many of local pubs are as old as churches, having served their clients for centuries.
There's a plethora of historic pubs in the heart of York, offering an array of quality cask ales alongside a menu of hearty British food, served in a cozy, traditional atmosphere. Low ceilings, wonky floors and open... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
There's a plethora of historic pubs in the heart of York, offering an array of quality cask ales alongside a menu of hearty British food, served in a cozy, traditional atmosphere. Low ceilings, wonky floors and open... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
York Introduction Walking Tour
Established by the ancient Romans in 71 AD, the city of York breathes history. It first appeared as a walled settlement when the Ninth Legion of Rome conquered the local tribe known as the Brigantes. The town became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Deira, Northumbria and J贸rv铆k, emerging as a major river port and part of the extensive trading... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
York City Wall Tour
Known variously as the York City Walls, Bar Walls, or the Roman Walls (although very little of the extant stonework has remained since Roman times) are the historic monument encircling the Old Town of York.
The surviving portion of the town wall 鈥� 3.4km (2 miles) 鈥� is longer than anywhere else in England. Built mostly in the 13th century (of magnesian limestone, and set upon earthen... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
The surviving portion of the town wall 鈥� 3.4km (2 miles) 鈥� is longer than anywhere else in England. Built mostly in the 13th century (of magnesian limestone, and set upon earthen... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
York's Historical Architecture
Being home to some of the best preserved historic architecture in England, York screams history and is undoubtedly the must-go destination for anyone keen on the country鈥檚 past. While the more recent history has also characterized York, it is the abundance of the ancient sites retained in their variety 鈥� from Medieval times to the Georgian and Victorian eras, and more 鈥� that makes the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles