York Castle Museum

York, North Yorkshire

An award-winning museum for the whole family!

Adult £18 (Admits one adult for 12 months); Child £10.80 (Admits one child aged 5-16 years for 12 months. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult); Family Saver Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) £52.00; Family Saver Ticket (2 Adults and 3 Children) £61.00; Young Person/Student Saver Ticket £16.20 (Admits students or visitors aged 17-24 years for 12 months. Valid ID required); Senior Saver Ticket £16.20 (Admits visitors aged 65 and over for 12 months. Valid ID required); Reduced Access Concession, for those with reduced mobility £9.00; York Resident Child Free (YO postcodes under City of York Council only); Under 5s Free.

Open Monday, 11am*-5pm and Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm. *During the school holidays, we are open from 10am on Mondays.

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Opening Open Monday, 11am*-5pm and Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm. *During the school holidays, we are open from 10am on Mondays.

Price Adult £18 (Admits one adult for 12 months); Child £10.80 (Admits one child aged 5-16 years for 12 months. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult); Family Saver Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) £52.00; Family Saver Ticket (2 Adults and 3 Children) £61.00; Young Person/Student Saver Ticket £16.20 (Admits students or visitors aged 17-24 years for 12 months. Valid ID required); Senior Saver Ticket £16.20 (Admits visitors aged 65 and over for 12 months. Valid ID required); Reduced Access Concession, for those with reduced mobility £9.00; York Resident Child Free (YO postcodes under City of York Council only); Under 5s Free.

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Age fit Child £10.80 (Admits one child aged 5-16 years for 12 months. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult). Young Person/Student Saver Ticket £16.20 (Admits students or visitors aged 17-24 years for 12 months. Valid ID required). Senior Saver Ticket £16.20 – available for visits all week. (Admits visitors aged 65 and over for 12 months. Valid ID required).

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

York Castle Museum is a museum in the centre of York, close to Clifford’s Tower and the Coppergate Shopping Centre. It brings history to life with exhibits including Victorian York, a First World War trench, and York Castle Prison.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open Monday, 11am*-5pm and Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm. *During the school holidays, we are open from 10am on Mondays.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adult £18 (Admits one adult for 12 months); Child £10.80 (Admits one child aged 5-16 years for 12 months. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult); Family Saver Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) £52.00; Family Saver Ticket (2 Adults and 3 Children) £61.00; Young Person/Student Saver Ticket £16.20 (Admits students or visitors aged 17-24 years for 12 months. Valid ID required); Senior Saver Ticket £16.20 (Admits visitors aged 65 and over for 12 months. Valid ID required); Reduced Access Concession, for those with reduced mobility £9.00; York Resident Child Free (YO postcodes under City of York Council only); Under 5s Free.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

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Accessibility: If you have any questions about access to York Castle Museum please see our access page. Our Visitor Experience team will be there to help on the day and can answer any questions you may have. If you need any help in advance of your visit please email 01904 650348.
Parking: For those wanting to travel by coach, the nearest coach parking to the museum is St. Georges Field Car Park.
Dogs: Not provided yet

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