Viking fans, this one’s for you! The Yorkshire Museum’s exciting new exhibition, Viking North, has opened just in time for the summer holidays in York. Step back into the dramatic Viking Age and discover the captivating – and often fierce – history of northern England.

The Yorkshire Museum has brought together one of the largest and most significant collections of Viking artefacts ever displayed outside London. Many of these items have never been seen before, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of the Norse settlers who once called Yorkshire home. From stunning gold and silver treasures to everyday objects that hint at a vibrant, complex society, this exhibition brings the past to life.

Marvel at iconic pieces like the famed York Helmet – the best-preserved piece of its kind from Early Medieval England – and the magnificent Vale of York Hoard, a staggering collection of over 700 pieces of silver and gold discovered near Harrogate. There’s also the Bedale Hoard, packed with precious items that tell the story of long-lost trading routes stretching as far as the Middle East. You’ll even find the kind of bling the original Vikings might have worn to show off at their own version of a medieval school disco!

Family Events
⚔️ Meet Me at the Museum: Viking North
📅 Tues, Fri, Sun (20 Jul–29 Aug) | 11am–4pm
💬 Live historical interpretation with History Riot.

🎨 Creative Family Wednesdays
📅 Every Wed (23 Jul–27 Aug) | 10:30am–3:30pm
Drop-in artist-led workshops inspired by Viking North. No booking required.

Yorkshire Museum opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Tickets for the Yorkshire Museum
are £9.50 per adult and £4.75 per child. Concessions available. Ticket valid for 12 months.
Children of York residents are free.