Museums, Art Galleries & Libraries in Yorkshire and Humber


Visiting Yorkshire offers a tapestry of quintessential English charm and rugged beauty. Begin your journey with a stroll through the historic streets of York, where the towering York Minster beckons with its awe-inspiring architecture. Delve into the region's industrial heritage at the UNESCO-listed Saltaire Village, a testament to Victorian ingenuity.

Nature lovers can find solace in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where dramatic landscapes unfold in every direction. Don't miss the picturesque village of Haworth, home to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, a pilgrimage site for literature enthusiasts. Round off your adventure with a taste of Yorkshire's culinary delights, from hearty Yorkshire puddings to savory pies.

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Ripon Museum
Attraction
Adults £13

Ripon Museum

Our three sites within the centre of the city of Ripon, tell the unique story of the Liberty Courthouse, Prison and Victorian Workhouse.

Hull Martime Museum
Attraction
Free

Hull Martime Museum

If you would like to discover more about Hulls maritime heritage, come and enjoy free admission to the citys Maritime Museum.

Yorkshire Air Museum
Attraction
Adults from £10

Yorkshire Air Museum

Yorkshire Air Museum is the largest independent aviation museum in the UK.

Bradford Industrial Museum
Attraction
Free

Bradford Industrial Museum

Explore industrial heritage in Bradford. Housed in historic mills, the museum showcases textile machinery, printing, and exhibits on local manufacturing.

Attraction
Adults from £7.27

Yorkshire Museum

Explore York's role as a capital of religion, power, commerce, art and wealth across the Anglican, Viking, Norman, High Medieval and Tudor periods.

Attraction
Adults £3

Rotunda Museum

Full of fascinating objects, from fossils to Gristhorpe Man, the skeleton and coffin of a Bronze Age man, a tree burial in Britain.

Attraction
Adults £6

Kelham Island Museum

Located in one of the citys oldest industrial districts, the museum stands on a man-made island over 900 years old.

Attraction
From £8.95

Thackray Museum of Medicine

Explore medical history through interactive exhibits, immersive displays, and fascinating artifacts, offering insight into healthcare's evolution.

Attraction
Free

Hull & East Riding Museum

Enter a world where 235 million years of history is brought to life. From majestic mammoths to Saxon invaders.

The National Videogame Museum
Attraction
Adults £12

The National Videogame Museum

The National Videogame Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets videogames for everyone. Forever.

Attraction
Free

Leeds City Museum

Visit Leeds City Museum and come face-to-face with the Leeds Tiger, step into 'Ancient Worlds' and see the final resting place of the Leeds Mummy.

Attraction
Adults £15

Jorvic Viking Centre

Experience Viking life from 975AD. See, hear and smell the past in this amazing attraction with 40,000 artefacts.

Craven Museum and Gallery
Attraction
Free

Craven Museum and Gallery

Displays of social history, archaeology, costume and art alongside changing exhibitions, workshops and family events.