York Links : Museums

• Jorvik Viking Centre

  Built on the site where the York Archaeological Trust found the amazingly well-preserved remains of part of Viking Jorvik (York). A massive range of evidence was recovered and has been used to recreate every last aspect of everyday life.

  www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/

• Yorkshire Air Museum

  Depicts aviation from its earliest days through World War II, the Halifax rebuild and post war jets. Includes details of collections, events, hours, admission rates and directions. Located at Elvington Airfield, near York.

  www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk/

• York Castle Museum

  Museum of York's social and military past, housed in a former prison. Contains details of permanent and special exhibits, visiting information, contacts and information about corporate hospitality.

  www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk/

• York St Mary's

  14th-century church offering occasional exhibitions. Location map and contacts.

  www.yorkstmarys.org.uk/

• Yorkshire Museum & Gardens

  Offers local historical artefacts from Roman and Viking times, plus travelling exhibitions. Includes visiting information, news and contacts.

  www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/

• National Railway Museum

  Home to the UK's national rail collection. Includes online exhibitions of collections, special events and information for visitors to the museum. Based in York.

  www.nrm.org.uk/

• The Barnes Wallis Memorial Trust

  Charity commemorating the life and work of the aircraft engineer, based at the Yorkshire Air Museum. Includes information about the life of Barnes Wallis and the trust's collections.

  www.barneswallistrust.org/

• Richard III Museum

  Museum in Monk Bar detailing the history of King Richard III of York. Information about the attraction, admission prices, merchandise and a location map.

  www.richard3museum.co.uk/

• DIG

  Interactive museum of archaeology, run by the York Archaeological Trust. Contains prices and opening times. Formerly known as the Archaeological Resource Centre.

  www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/dig

• York Museums Trust

  Charitable trust funded by the local council which administers several of the city's museums. Includes information about the trust and its work, job vacancies and contacts.

  www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/