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Yorkshire Museum of Farming

Yorkshire Museum of Farming

Yorkshire has long been the rural heart of northern England and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming is devoted to telling the story of its history and heritage. Spread over 14 acres of farmlands in Murton Park, just outside of York, the museum offers a fascinating peek into traditional farm life, displaying a large collection of farm equipment from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Visitors can follow a year on the farm in the Four Seasons gallery, learn about animal husbandry in the Livestock Gallery, and discover the work of the Women's Land Army during WWI and WWII. The farm also offers plenty of fun family activities, including tractor rides, animal feeding, farrier demonstrations and a nature trail, plus a farmhouse cafe and an adventure playground.

Practical Info

The Yorkshire Museum of Farming is located in Murton Park, around 7km east of central York, and is open daily from 10am-4pm. Adult admission is £6.50.

Did You Know? The museum's vet surgery exhibit includes equipment that once belonged to famous veterinarian and author, Alf Wight, better known as James Herriot.
Location
Address: Murton Park, Murton Lane, York, England
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Hours: Daily 10am-4pm
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Admission: Adult £6.50, Child £4.50
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Yorkshire Museum

Yorkshire Museum

Chronicling the history of Yorkshire from its founding, through the Roman and Viking invasions to the Middle Ages, the Yorkshire Museum is one of York's top museums, renowned for housing some of Britain's finest archeological finds. Since opening its doors in 1830, the museum has amassed an impressive permanent collection of almost 1 million objects, with everything from prehistoric artifacts to fine medieval sculptures.

Highlights include the exquisite Middleham Jewel, a gold and sapphire pendant dating back to the mid 15th century; a reconstructed Roman mosaic floor and a statue of the Roman god Mars; a fascinating collection of Viking clothing and weaponry; and over 200,000 biological specimens, including extinct species like the Great Auk and the Moa.

Built around the ruins of St Mary's Abbey on the banks of the River Ouse, the museum is also set in 10 acres of botanical gardens, laid out by Sir John Murray Naysmith in 1830 and including exotic specimens like an Indian chestnut and a Monkey Puzzle tree.
Location
Address: Museum St, York, Northern Yorkshire YO1 7FR, England
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Hours: Daily 10am - 5pm
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Admission: Adult: £7.50; Concession: £6.50
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