The Sixties

Permanent exhibition

The Sixties aims to recreate the spirit of this exciting decade which saw momentous change in so many areas of public and private life. The gallery uses fascinating and iconic objects from the...

From Cradle to Grave

Permanent exhibition

This exhibition focuses on the history of three rites of passage - birth, marriage and death. Visitors can see examples of many of the nursery and childcare items used during the last three hundred...

1914: When the World Changed Forever

Permanent exhibition

The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world will be explored in this major new exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War. From the pre-war golden age...

Christmas at the Castle

Permanent exhibition

Take a trip to Christmases past at York Castle Museum this winter and have a nostalgic look at festive traditions from yesteryear. Take a stroll down our decorated Victorian street Kirkgate to the...