A museum based on streets showing life through the ages, well worth a visit on rainy Yorkshire day as it is all indoors. I would recommend looking for online vouchers and book in advance as it is quite pricey for a visit which takes around 2 hours. The price is the only reason for the 4 star review.

This was actually our second choice tourist destination in York, after the Jorvic Centre, but we ended up here after we discovered you’re unable to buy tickets at the Jorvic Centre on the day (it’s pre-bookings only). As it turned out however, we both agreed that the York Castle Museum was the better choice for us and were glad we didn’t go the Jorvic Centre after all! We found York Castle Museum fascinating, with its amazing range of exhibits, glimpses into the past and the most interesting parts for us, the recreation Victorian street and 1960s street. The former came complete with original shop fronts and - in some - real life shop owners ‘selling’ their wares. Our visit was further enhanced by the fact that it wasn’t busy - although there was a school group visiting - meaning we were able to take our time and really take in all the exhibits and information about them. We only had one slight disappointment during our visit in that the costume exhibit wasn’t open. I would have loved to have seen the period clothing but in fairness to the museum, the staff tell you at the entrance which exhibits are closed, so you can easily choose whether to still visit or not. We spent upwards of 2 hours here and agreed it was worth every penny of the £19.50 entry fee. We stopped at the café for refreshments afterwards which was also an excellent choice. All the staff we encountered were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable and we left feeling like we’d had a very engaging, interesting and worthwhile visit.

The York Castle Museum, located in the historic city of York in England, was a major highlight of my trip. Entering a museum feels like crossing a time tunnel and returning to the mysterious and legendary era of the Middle Ages. The museum houses a large collection of historical relics and artworks, from ancient armor to exquisite pottery, from ancient weapons to precious documents, each exhibit tells the history and culture of the ancient city of York. Strolling through the various exhibition halls of the museum, I felt as if I was immersed in a historical feast, experiencing the lifestyle and spiritual outlook of the people of that era. Especially the exhibitions about York Castle gave me a deeper understanding of the defense system and military history of this ancient city. I bought a railcard on trainpal and got a 20% discount when I entered the RC777E code! Hope to help those who come to the UK to play~ In addition, the museum also provides rich interactive experiences, allowing me to personally participate in history and experience the atmosphere of that era. This visit not only broadened my horizons, but also filled me with respect and longing for the historic city of York.

Spent a full day here yesterday and it was great! There is so much to explore and the museum is well set out. There are lots of interactive areas for children and adults to enjoy. We completed the first side in the morning and then had taken a picnic so sat outside the museum for lunch before returning to do the second half. The old York Fellows cells had to be the best bit with the interactive projections of historical figures who spent years in the cells. Tickets are valid for 12months and I would recommend pre booking tickets as this gave us priory entry. In the second half there are a couple of quiet rooms from anyone travelling with adults/children who have sensory needs. These rooms have blankets and sensory toys . A great addition for anyone with SEN needs who need to regulate.

One of the gems of York is the York Castle Museum. The historical rooms and Victorian Street were delightful, featuring many hidden gems within their heart. While the staff were friendly, some of them seemed a bit misinformed about how long it would take to explore the museum. For example, when one staff member was asked how much time was needed for a visit, they replied, "Oh, about an hour." Unfortunately, this was a disservice to the potential visitors of the York Castle Museum. On the whole, it is worthy of a visit, a truly visual treat and worth the entrance fee.

Visited with my partner- we came to York for a few days to explore the city. The museum was absolutely brilliant, really well spaced out, interesting and great value for money, we really enjoyed working our way through! Thank you!!

Although not about castles the experience we got from the museum was awesome. It digs deep into our social history providing a great insight in our development from the 1500s to present day. Although not about castles we were very impressed and the museum covers a range of things from its collection of social history artifacts to the prison within which the building was. A very fun trip. Shame some of the video displays didn’t work and although a bit steep you can come back anytime within the following 12 months free of charge, we’ll worth a visit.

We popped into the museum this afternoon thinking we’d have time to visit Clifford’s tower afterwards. There was so much to see though that we stayed until closing! It’s absolutely huge and jam packed with interesting oddities. The street exhibit is so beautifully displayed, it really gives the impression it’s someone’s fantastic passion project. I can’t imagine how much work goes into maintaining a collection this size. The prison exhibit was spooky and creepy but really interesting. The area of the museum dedicated to Yorks part in the Great War and WW2 was so interesting. And my personal favourite exhibits were the 60s exhibit and the fashion exhibit. I can’t recommend this museum enough, great value as it’s deceptively large.

We visited today on a spur of the moment decision, entering about 3 hours before the posted closing time and got straight in with very little queuing time. Straight into the social history exhibits, we found the time line of fashion and clothing really interesting. The "Period Rooms/Exhibitions" are ways intriguing as you imagine yourself in the various settings....even had a bit of a laugh as we recognised items in the more recent history... Good old nans house!! The "living street" part of the museum was brilliant as was Saint Nick who we met there, who led us on a journey "this is your life" style. The War exhibitions were very poignant and well presented and finally the prison element was really well done. Overall spent 2 hours here without really rushing around, well worth the price of the ticket.

I think this is one of the best museums I have been to. The Victorian street was excellent and really well laid out, while the WW1 exhibition gave a good insight in to what life must have been like during these times. Probably because of our age, both of us loved the 60's exhibition, which brought back some memories of growing up in this time. I would recommend visiting here whether you are young or old