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The Infamous Cells of York Castle Prison Are Unlocked

The Infamous Cells of York Castle Prison Are Unlocked

Dated: 04/03/2009

The cell that held Dick Turpin and other notorious criminals are opened to the public at York Castle Museum Read more

Major £2m Investment to Transform Yorkshire Museum

Major £2m Investment to Transform Yorkshire Museum

Dated: 04/03/2009

An exciting new £2m refurbishment entitled Letting in the Light will transform the Yorkshire Museum Read more

Cabinet of Curios

Cabinet of Curios

Cabinet of Curios is our regular feature in which we focus on an item from our stores. This week we look at an exquisite watch made by Edward East, clockmaker to Kings Charles I and II Read more

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What our Visitors Think

'It was really excellent because it made you feel like you were in Victorian times, real life!'

'I found out wonderful things at the Castle Museum, I enjoyed every second.'

Visitors to York Castle Museum

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"The candles look gorgeous and float across the water when the wind blows. Lovely!"

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