Welcome to Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum, where the past comes to life. Beamish is unique. We're no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Beamish, Britain's favourite open air museum, set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside, vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s.
The Bowes Museum offers a fascinating museum experience for all the family. Enjoy the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England and an acclaimed exhibition programme, alongside special events and children's activities. Activities in the park and a superb café and shop have helped bring the museum singing and dancing into the 21st century.
The Museum has a collection of exhibits about Cook's Whitby years and his later achievements, and includes unique items of great historical importance.It is located in the old house by the harbourside which has for over two hundred years been associated with Cook.It was to this house that in 1746 James Cook, then a youth aged seventeen, came to be apprenticed to Captain John Walker of Grape Lane, Whitby.
Eureka! The Museum for Children in Halifax, West Yorkshire is the first and foremost hands-on children's museum in the UK and is designed especially for 0-11 year olds. With more than 400 'must-touch' exhibits and a full programme of events and activities, you'll be amazed at the fun things you can do! Find out how the body and senses work, discover the realities of daily life, travel from the familiar backyard to amazing, faraway places around the globe and explore the science behind sound, rhythm and performance - it's all in a day's play!
One of Rome's most northerly outposts, the Wall was built when the Roman Empire was at its height. Snaking across dramatic countryside, it remains one of Britain's most impressive ruins. Housesteads Fort, one of thirteen permanent bases along the Wall, is one of the best-preserved and conjures an evocative picture of Roman military life.
Everything in JORVIK Viking Centre is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during the Coppergate excavations undertaken between 1979-81 by York Archaeological Trust. Archaeologists started digging on the site of an old sweet factory and unearthed remains of 10th century Viking-age buildings that were surrounded by moist, spongy layers of earth similar to that of a peat bog. These damp conditions helped preserve everyday Viking items such as wood, leather, cloth, bugs and even a Viking toilet and its contents.
The Royal Dragoon Guards can trace its ancestry back to 1685, as it was formed by the amalgamation of four of the senior cavalry regiments in the British Army. It recruits mainly in Yorkshire and Northern Ireland and its Battle Honours emblazoned on its Standards embody the history of the British Army over 300 years. The Museum is well laid out in spacious surroundings and tells the story of the present day and former regiments from the late 17th century. Displays include uniforms, prints, paintings, weapons and Standards, all housed in well lit, clearly labelled show cases.
Discover the story of the train in a great day out for all the family at the world's largest Railway Museum. The National Railway Museum mixes fascination and education with hours of fun. And best of all it's FREE*. We've got three enormous galleries for you to explore, loads of interactive exhibits, and special daily events. * The Museum reserves the right to charge for certain special events. Admission Free*
The Royal Armouries is home to the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour, including artillery. Experience the excitement of reliving some of the most important moments in our history - from early history to the present day. Costumed demonstrations, authentic re-enactments, entertaining films and interactive technology all give you a true sense of how it felt.
As you step through the entrance of the Ryedale Folk Museum you will be transported back in time. Take a walk through the site and learn about the history of Ryedale from centuries past. See how school days were for Victorian children and be amazed at how things have changed or some may remember the sights and smells of the village shop quite vividly but those who don't will be enchanted by the array of recognisable brand names on the shelves.
The museum collection has over 35,000 objects which, in particular, include a vast range of surgical instruments dating from the late 19th century to the present day. The collection also includes a unique collection of English pharmacy ceramics. The library has over 8,000 books, including the largest collection of medical trade literature in the world.
The magnificent ceiling paintings in the Banqueting House, commissioned by Charles I and executed by the famous Flemish artist Sir Peter Paul Rubens, were installed in 1636 and confirmed the Banqueting House at the forefront of princely taste. They represent the only scheme painted by Rubens to remain in its original position.
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