Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum is a national museum & exhibition in North Yorkshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £10 · Child £6 · Family £32 York Museums Trust: adult £10, child 5-16 £6, under-5s free (City of York resident children free); 12-month tickets. Family figure shown is 2 adults + 2 children. In the free Museum Gardens. |
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| Opening times | Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; from November, Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. |
| Best time to go | Weekday afternoons; the gardens are free. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast. |
| Best ages | Most suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children All ages. |
| If it rains | Mostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest |
| Money saver | Many are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day. |
| Top tips | Dinosaurs, Romans and Viking treasures in the Museum Gardens; tickets last 12 months. |
| What to pack | Snacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes |
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