Yorkshire Museum

History of York

A visit to York is not complete without a journey through the history of the city in this brand new audio visual spectaular experience.

Fast-moving sound and film footage introduces us to the fascinating story of York, from the last major ice-age to the Second World War, all housed in the Yorkshire Museum's own auditorium.

A perfect starting point for a visit to the city.

• Roman York - Meet the People of the Empire

  Ongoing exhibition

• 1212: The Making of the City

  New exhibition in our Medieval Gallery

• Exinct: A Way of Life

  Ongoing exhibition

• Enquiry - The Learning Level

  Area for learning and further research