Location: York
Top Things to do in York
Top 10 Museums in York, England
Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
Restaurants in York
1. Pyramid Gallery
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
This exciting art gallery features original works by contemporary artists along with fine glass, ceramics, bronzes, paintings & original prints and jewellery.
Reviewed By gauravb0204 - Agonda, India
this tiny shop has a great variety of different crafts and lovely jewellery, all from artists in the UK. The staff will tell you how and where everything is made - they are very helpful and enthusiastic about the things on display
2. The New School House Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Elegant ‘living gallery’ in York combining contemporary art, food and drink. Now taking bookings for private parties/events. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, this is a hidden oasis in York just three minutes' walk from the Shambles. Each week we travel to a different region of the Mediterranean in our menu, offering a range of hot and cold vegetarian dishes. To eat in or take away. Speciality: Mediterranean vegetarian food Guide Price: Courses from £3.50 - £10.00 Covers: 20
3. According to McGee Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Established in 2005 Greg and Ails McGee exhibit some of the most exciting artists in the UK. Offering 0%finance through the Own Art scheme, allowing you to purchase the art you can't afford to miss. A world class destination gallery. Our Testimonials: “As a UK gallery, According to McGee continues to support and nurture emerging artists through a diverse exhibition programme. After fourteen years, the gallery continues to go from strength to strength.” Cherie Federico, Editor Aesthetica Magazine, www.aestheticamagazine.com “According to McGee is an exciting independent contemporary gallery in the North of England.” Conde? Nast Publications (Glamour Magazine, ‘The Talk of York’). “I’m very honoured (chuffed even) to have been invited, as one of only 4 artists this year, to exhibit at the prestigious York gallery ‘According to McGee’. It’s one of those little galleries with big ripples.” Horace Panter The Specials
4. Art Of Protest Gallery
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Craigc842 - York, United Kingdom
Recently moved to a new location on Walmgate the very welcoming gallery exhibits and sells contemporary art. Well worth a visit.
5. Elvington and Eythorne Heritage Group
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our heritage centre opened to the public in 2013, and our volunteers help to research and archive the local heritage for the parish of Eythorne, Waldershare, the former mining community of Elvington, and Tilmanstone Colliery, which was a closed that was part of the Kent Coalfield and closed in 1986.
6. Village Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A great selection of antique, less-old and new art, craft, ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture and silver, including Lalique, Royal Crown Derby, Royal Worcester and Scottish Silver. We showcase the work of contemporary artists including Edward Waites, Rebecca Mason and Ralph Shuttleworth. We also host selling exhibitions of art by local artists. These run back-to-back each lasting about 6 weeks.
Reviewed By jazzfizzcat
Boutique gallery in the heart of York with contemporary art and some antiques. A showcase for various local artists.
7. York Astronomical Society Observatory
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The York Astronomical Society Observatory. Astronomical Observatory located under relatively dark skies close to the City of York. Occasional openings and evening Stargazing events by ticket only. On site cafe, toilets and hard standing parking. Presentation venue for up to 40 people. Child friendly
8. National Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 18,169 reviews
FREE ENTRY Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. Dedicated to igniting our visitors’ curiosity about the people, places and engineering marvels behind the railways, we put our passion for amazing stories into everything we do.
Reviewed By andrewmR3427OB
Excellent museum free entry or you can put a voluntary donation toward the upkeep of the locos and museum lots to do and very informative.There are different talks on various subjects of railwayana.The museum has 3 large halls film of locos and railwayana there are also viewing platforms where you can see staff working on different locos.You can easily spend all day here there is a resteraunt and shops well worth a visit
9. York Castle Museum
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4.5 based on 9,316 reviews
Famous for its collections of costume, textiles, military and social history, York Castle Museum brings history back to life. Wander through the Victorian streets, venture into the prison cell of notorious highwayman Dick Turpin and discover what life was like on the front line in the First World War. There's something for everyone at York Castle Museum.
Reviewed By RodD185
This is not a straightforward museum all geared around one theme, instead it has a smorgasbord of themes to explore, peppered with historical curios along the way ( such as the face mask for Oliver Cromwell, next to the opening displays of Georgian and Victorian living quarters ). When we went, these including rooms on toys, fashion, victorian living ( the victorian street is very impressive ), the 60s, and the history of an old debtors prison, amidst nods to York's own history. Obviously, what it has in breadth it loses in depth, but if you want to enjoy a little bit of lots of themes, this is a fine place to feel like you've got your money's worth over 90 minutes - 2 hours.
10. Fairfax House
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4.5 based on 943 reviews
Unlock the splendour of an eighteenth century townhouse and discover one of the finest examples of rococo decoration in England, including the famous Terry collection of Georgian furniture and clocks. With an exciting programme of special events and changing exhibitions, there is always a reason to visit Fairfax House. We are open 7 days a week between Saturday 5th - Sunday 20th December. Visit our website for more information about our dazzling Christmas exhibition, and a link to pre-book!
Reviewed By RosieT224 - Reading, United Kingdom
A stunning example of a Georgian townhouse filled with a delightful collection of Georgian furniture ( originally belonging to Noel Terry (of the Chocolate family)and passed on in his will to the York Civic Trust) and showcased so beautifully in this renovated house. This is an intimate place with passionate friendly local guides who give you historical information on each floor - you can also just explore alone if you prefer this. The Georgian Edit is a current exhibition of fabulous Georgian clothes which look so at home in the room settings of Fairfax. The only annoying thing is photographing is not allowed however sadly no brochure available on the current clothes exhibition would love to have been able to read more at home about the interesting items on show. A huge collection of shoes from the period were fascinating particularly the men’s shoes with heels and easily if not more ornate then their female counterparts! Catch it if you can has a few children’s trails involving mice but better for older children given you can walk around the rooms without barriers to restrict you.
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