Echoes of Yorkshire: The Museum Illuminated

Echoes of Yorkshire: The Museum Illuminated
24 October – 2 November 2025
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“Mesmerising” (Yorkshire Life)

“WOW!” (Days Out in Yorkshire)

“Extraordinary” (York Mumbler)

“A magical sound and light experience” (Little Vikings)

“Spectacular” (Welcome to Yorkshire)

Be immersed in light, colour and sound in an evening to share with family and friends at York Museum Gardens – the perfect way to celebrate Autumn.

Take an extraordinary journey through time where you’ll discover the story of the historic site and see York Museum Trust’s age-defining artefacts and extraordinary exhibits reimagined into a breath-taking light and sound installation by the internationally acclaimed Luxmuralis. From the age of the dinosaurs to the time of York’s Roman occupation, the power of the Vikings and the mysteries of the Medieval world, each chapter will come to life through artistry, imagination, sound and light.

Treat yourself to tasty churros and a delicious warm beverage as you wander through the Gardens after dark, discovering remarkable projections at every turn.

Luxmuralis, the team behind the Tower of London’s coronation light show, is all about art, light and sound reflecting on the history and heritage of places through weaving together the contemporary and the ancient.

For ten nights only, this special commission offers a completely unique experience enriched in local history, making York Museum Gardens the perfect location for such a show!

Join us to celebrate all that the museum and its gardens bring to our city and the wider north of England. Grab your tickets now – Echoes of Yorkshire promises a night to remember.

Visitor information

Pricing
Adults (17 years and above): £13.50
Children (aged between 5 – 16 years): £9.50
Under 5 years: Free
Family of 4 ticket – 2 adults and 2 children: £39
Family of 5 ticket – 2 adults and 3 children: £45

Event times
Tickets are available to purchase in 20 minute intervals. The first bookable timeslot is 5pm, and last entry is 8.20pm.

Entrance

The entry gate is located next to York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, YO1 7EW.

Length of the experience
Once you’ve entered the gardens you can stay for as long as you like. We recommend allowing approximately 1 hour to experience the stunning landscape lighting.

Can I buy tickets at the gate on the day?

Yes, tickets can be purchased at the gate via card. However, capacity for each time slot is limited so pre-booking is advised. Please note this is a cashless event.

Accessibility
The gardens will be lit and the pathways are wheelchair accessible.

Finding us

Please help the environment and walk, cycle or use public transport to attend the event if possible for you to do so.

By bike: Bicycle racks are located on Exhibition Square, to the left of York Art Gallery.

By train: York Museum Gardens is approximately a 15-to-20-minute walk from York Railway Station.

By bus: There are several bus stops on Exhibition Square, just outside York Art Gallery. This is within 150m (164yds) of the event entrance.

For more information, visit www.itravelyork.info/buses.

By car: There is no on-site parking available. The nearest car park is on Marygate, which is five minutes’ walk and has 350 spaces and Blue Badge parking. Marygate is off Bootham, the A19, which is the main road into York from the north.

You can also use the city’s park and ride service.

Refreshments
Refreshments will be available to purchase in the gardens.

Enjoy a hot chocolate and churros as you walk amongst the lights, or make it a full evening out with a visit to Thor’s cosy and friendly bar after the light show! (Please note refreshments are not included in price of the ticket).

Dogs
We are only able to allow assistance dogs into the gardens during the event. Thank you for your understanding.

Weather
This is an outdoor event, so do come prepared for all weathers!

Photography and Filming

You are welcome to take photographs and film throughout the event for personal use. For commercial requests, please contact the Trust’s PR Officer, Amy Cope, in advance of your visit at amy.cope@ymt.org.uk. Drones and tripods are not permitted.

Can I cancel my booking?

Tickets are non-transferable. We will issue a full refund if:

If you have booked the wrong time and date but have rebooked with a new time, we will refund the booking made in error
If the event is cancelled by the organiser due to the site being deemed unsafe due to adverse weather conditions.

We are unable to offer refunds for: