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Heading to Mars

Heading to Mars

Dated: 08/02/2010

Space scientists planning a trip to Mars have visited the Yorkshire Museum to create a 3D map of one of its star objects Read more

Skeleton found buried beneath Museum

Skeleton found buried beneath Museum

Dated: 26/01/2010

A skeleton in a shallow grave has been uncovered by builders carrying out work on the refurbishment of the Yorkshire Museum. Read more

Treasures from Medieval York in London

Treasures from Medieval York in London

12 February - 27 June

Our most spectacular objects are to go on show in a British Museum exhibition Read more

Stars of the show

Stars of the show

Spring 2010

Find out how our artefacts are helping the BBC tell the History of the World Read more

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