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The Yorkshire Museum is the home of some of the richest archaeological finds in all of Europe.
As well as the temporary exhibitions you can travel through time from elegant Roman jewellery and fine mosaics via an Anglo-Saxon gilt bowl and the superb Gilling sword to Viking treasures including swords, battle-axes and a silk cap from Coppergate, the heart of Viking York.
Yorkshire Museum Don't miss the stunning 15th century Middleham Jewel, a gold pendant adorned with a magnificent sapphire.
Climb through time from the Yorkshire of 300 million years ago to the present day with images of baking deserts and tropical seas. View the changes that have shaped the Yorkshire landscape.
Explore the climates, environments, plants and animals from 200 million years ago and examine the fossils from the museums vast collection.
Further details:
Yorkshire Museum, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR
Open: Daily 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm.
Admission: Please telephone for details.
Facilities: Gift shop
Disabled access: Yes, toilets.
Contact: (01904) 687687
Email: info@yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
Website: www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
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