York Army Museum

New acquisition arrived today - medals, uniform and ephemera giving a powerful glimpse into the life of Arthur Watts of 6th Inniskilling Dragoons. Our collections staff are excited to start cataloguing, researching and conserving this collection. @armymuseumsuk #museumcollections

We know who we'll be cheering for.

We are now delighted to be hosting their display here at York Army Museum. Visitors are finding it powerful, poignant and moving. #WW2 @armymuseumsuk @MusDevNorth

🍽️ Save a Place at the Table 🍽️ These collected stories of love, hope, humour and resilience were woven together into carefully curated display - a textile installation, where remembered people were commemorated in 12 stitched 'place settings'.

🍽️ Save a Place at the Table 🍽️ To celebrate the 80th anniversary year of the end of the Second World War last year, our friends at Pannett Art Gallery undertook a project where they gathered people's memories of the WW.

Very excited - the face painter has arrived. We're setting up - remember this afternoon face painting is included with admission. See you soon.

#InternationalWarAnimalDay gives us chance to share the stories of animals who served alongside our regiments over the years. This photograph shows mules of the Bradford Pals during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. #purplepoppies #IWAD #militaryhistory

f you want to learn more about Object Journeys exhibition, project and legacy join us from 5pm Thursday 12 Feb for short talks and refreshments. Free but booking essential - reserve a place 01904 633830 or buytickets.at/yorkarmymuseum… @VisitYork #medieval

You have til 21 February to visit Object Journeys. Then the rare medieval ewers will go down to the British Museum for display from 5 March. You still have chance to view them reunited together here for the first time in over a century before they hit London. @VisitYork #medieval

Photographs also reveal intriguing personal and professional relationships behind the camera. In this talk, Helen Anderson will uncover the stories behind these photographs and explore their vital role in shaping museum displays and our understanding of the past.

The British Museum cares for a significant collection of photographs taken across Africa over the past 150 years. Far more than simple images, these photographs open windows onto the continent’s cultural, economic, political and social histories.

📸 Imagemakers 📸 Join us for a fascinating free talk by Helen Anderson (British Museum) that brings to life the power of photography as a historical source. Imagemakers: exploring photographs of Africa buytickets.at/yorkarmymuseum… #museumcollections #photography @explorearchives

We're proud to support ‘Object Journeys’ @YorkArmyMuseum via the #WestonLoanProgramme with @artfund! Discover how history is shaped by people and movement. On until 21 Feb 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/HALr50Y7yuY #HistoryMatters #Heritage

🚨CLOSURES: Friday 6 & Saturday 7 February🚨 We'll close at 4pm on Friday 6 February, last admissions at 3pm. We'll be closed all day Saturday 7th February. These closures are due to a private event being held at the museum. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Discover the museum after hours 🌛 Our new Twilight Tours offer a free 30-minute guided experience with darkened gallery and illuminated cases only. Atmopspheric, intimate, unlike a daytime visit. Limited places buytickets.at/yorkarmymuseum… #TwilightTours #AfterHoursMuseum

Free talk: The Many Lives of the Asante Ewer, Wed 28 Jan 12:30 We're delighted to be welcoming our speaker British Museum curator, Lloyd de Beer - do join us. Tickets available by calling the museum 01904 633830. This is a free talk but booking is advised.

Gallipoli Campaign Talk with John Wilson - free for Heritage Open Day - Saturday 13 September. Pre-booking essential buytickets.at/yorkarmymuseum…

Delighted to welcome York Mumbler this week to hunt for our hidden minifigures. It's quite a challenge. Pop in and see if you can find them all @yorkmumbler @VisitYork @armymuseumsuk @yorkpress facebook.com/share/r/16rTkk…