2 June 2017
As part of the Eboracum Roman Festival, Roman re-enactors will be taking part in military parades, siege weapon demonstrations, and a Living History Camp in the York Museum Gardens on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2017.
The first Eboracum Roman Festival took place in 2016 and saw more than 28,000 people attend. This year’s festival takes place …
24 May 2017
In light of the recent attack in Manchester, York Museums Trust has increased security measures at all sites.
With immediate effect, all bags will be searched and large bags and suitcases will no longer be allowed inside the buildings.
This is for your own safety. We thank you for your cooperation.
19 May 2017
The new appointments occur at an exciting time as the Trust pursues ambitious forward plans, including a major capital project for York Castle Museum, supporting the development of the Castle area as a cultural quarter; expanding YMT Enterprises to increase income streams and the resilience of YMT; increasing the frequency and profile of YMT’ …
19 May 2017
Professor Alice Roberts officially opened the major new Viking exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum last night (Thursday May 18).
The television presenter and academic met curators for a tour of the exhibition before sharing her thoughts on some of her favourite artefacts on show.
She had heard about the exhibition following visiting the museum last …
Leading archaeologists including Time Team’s Stewart Ainsworth will gather in York Museum Gardens next month to hunt for clues which may reveal the hidden location of York’s Roman Amphitheatre.
The Gardens and Kings Manor were chosen as the most likely site in the city for the amphitheatre after school children, community groups and …
23 January 2017
YMT Card Holders are invited to join us for three special previews and events this Spring to celebrate the opening of our fantastic new exhibitions at York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum. The events are as follows –
York Art Gallery – Albert Moore: Of Beauty & Aesthetics
6 April 2017, 1.30pm – 4pm
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23 January 2017
Viking: Rediscover the Legend
May 19 – November 5 2017
The most significant Viking treasure hoards ever discovered in Britain will go on display together for the first time in May 2017.
Featuring some internationally significant Anglo-Saxon and Viking discoveries, Viking: Rediscover the Legend will explore how the Vikings transformed life in Britain.
Star objects from the British Museum …
17 January 2017
Grants totalling £4 million have been awarded to improve displays and facilities at museums and galleries across England, Matt Hancock, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, announced today.
The grants, jointly funded through a partnership between the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and the Wolfson Foundation, will be used for renovation and improvement …
17 January 2017
Royal Mail today announced the release of eight stamps featuring some of the most inspiring objects and atmospheric sites of UK prehistory.
The set includes the Star Carr headdress found at the mesolithic site at Seamar near Scarborough.
The stamps explore how people lived in prehistoric times and depict famous iconic sites as well …
10 January 2017
York Museums Trust have appointed a fundraising manager to help the charity increase income for major projects, new exhibitions and events.
Rebecca Williams, 33, joins the Trust from the Royal Armouries in Leeds where she led campaigns to raise significant funds for capital projects and programmes.
Her role at the Trust will include submitting funding …