Museums in North East England.

Jorvik Viking Centre Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'.

National Railway Museum For a fun-packed, family day out where admission is free for everyone, come along to the National Railway Museum in York to experience the incredible story of the train as you've never seen or heard it before.

Abbey House Museum Step back in time at the Abbey House Museum for an experience you will never forget. After your 1880's shopping trip you can find out more about Victorian Leeds, Chidhood in the 19th century and the history of nearby Kirkstall Abbey.

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum Built in AD 160s, the stone fort at South Shields played an essential role in the mighty frontier system which stretched across the width of the country, marking the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire.

Armley Mills Formerly one the largest woollen mills in the world, Armley now illustrates Leeds city's impressive industrial past.

Bagshaw Museum Bagshaw Museum will be closed for structural work and gallery developments jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Kirklees Council. The museum is due to reopen in Spring 2009.

Bamburgh Castle Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking miles of beautiful sandy beach, Bamburgh Castle dominates the Northumbrian landscape.

Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life An extensive museum containing a magnificent assortment of items curious, mysterious, marvellous and common place from the last 200 years.

Beverley Guildhall The Guildhall is a Grade One listed historic seat of civic governance featuring an 18th century court room.

Cannon Hall Museum Cannon Hall was designed by John Carr of York and is set in over 70 acres of historic parkland which includes beautiful formal gardens providing a perfect setting for picnics or relaxing strolls.

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum marks the site of Cook's birthplace in Marton on the outskirts of Middlesbrough and is situated in the beautiful landscaped grounds of Stewart Park.

Captain Cook Memorial Museum The house in Grape Lane was Cook's only known 'landfall' in Whitby, at the very top of the house, in the ship-timbered attic, the young James Cook pursued his winter studies by candlelight.

Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum The Cawthorne Museum Society was founded in 1884 by the Rev. Charles Tiplady Pratt who was vicar of the parish at the time. He encouraged the young people of the village to become interested in Natural History and start a museum collection.

Centre for Life The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre where imaginative exhibitions, interactive displays and special events promote greater understanding of science and provoke curiosity in the world around us.

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum On the site visitors can enjoy an exciting and authentic underground experience and discover the special skills and customs of the Cleveland miners.

Courthouse Museum The Georgian Courthouse is virtually unchanged since it was built in 1830.

Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake. It is home to Britain's only known Ice Age Cave Art.

Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park has now re-opened to the public after several years of extensive restoration work.The Hall and its surrounding parkland have been transformed

Dales Countryside Museum and National Park Centre This is an award-winning museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, housed in Hawes railway station in the north of the National Park.

Darlington Railway Centre and Museum The museum collection covers the railways of North-East England, with particular emphasis on the Darlington area. Of greatest significance is Stephenson's "Locomotion" (1825), which hauled the inaugural train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

DIG-An Archaeological Adventure One of the best family day outs. No other experience gets you as close to the excitement of archaeological discovery. It's unique!

Discovery Museum Discovery is the North East of England's most popular free tourist attraction. Walk through its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside.

Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery The Museum and Art gallery is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of Doncaster's natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art.

Dorman Museum Town in Time is a permanent exhibition about Middlesborough and its people from earliest times. Middlesborough as a religious community, rural life, industrial revolution to the present day. The Dorman Museum also has a programme of temporary exhibitions

Eden Camp Modern History Museum The site was named Eden Camp and the first inmates were two hundred and fifty Italian prisoners. These prisoners were put work constructing a larger permanent camp, consisting of forty-five huts. This is now a Modern History Theme Museum.

Epworth Old Rectory Samuel Wesley built the house in 1709 after fire had destroyed the earlier building from which John was rescued as 'a brand plucked from the burning'.

Fairfax House York's premier historic house museum is home for the famous Noel Terry Collection of English 18th Century furniture and clocks.

Filey Museum The Museum building was originally two single storey cottages and is the oldest domestic building in Filey, 1696 being the date above the doors.

Great North Museum The Great North Museum is the North East's premier natural science museum. Permanent Displays include Land of the Pharaohs, Living Planet and Earthworks.

Green Howards Regimental Museum The museum's collection spans three centuries of travel, campaigning and war.

Hull and East Riding Museum Located in the attractive Museums Quarter, the Hull and East Riding Museum boasts some of the most spectacular natural history and archaeology displays in Britain.

Lotherton Hall Lotherton Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardens.

Malton Museum The Museum is located in the old Town Hall right in the centre of Malton's Market Place. It is renowned for its imaginatively displayed Roman Collection.

Merchant Adventurers' Hall The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is of major national importance and is scheduled as an ancient monument. It was built between 1357-1361 and is one of the largest buildings of its date in Britain apart from castles, barns and churches.

Middleton Railway The Middleton Railway was established by Act of Parliament in 1758 to carry coal from Middleton to Leeds and has operated continuously since that time.

Monkwearmouth Station Museum The museum is housed in an outstanding grade 2* listed 1840s station building commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson.

Mother Shiptons Cave and the Petrifying Well Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived 500 years ago in the times of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. She was born in a cave beside Knaresborough' s mysterious Petrifying Well.

National Coalmining Museum for England A visit to Caphouse Colliery is great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines.

Nidderdale Museum A truly fascinating collection of exhibits is displayed in the original Victorian workhouse, beautifully illustrating the life and history of our Dalesfolk.

Normanby Hall Country Park Nestling in the heart of North Lincolnshire's tranquil countryside Normanby Hall Country Park is the ideal day out for all the family.

North East Aircraft Museum The North of England's Premier Aviation Collection. Classic aircraft on display include : Avro Vulcan, Hawker Hunter and Falklands veteran - the Pusara. Over 30 aircraft and a collection of aeroengines all under cover.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway The 18 mile North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont.

Richmondshire Museum Richmondshire Museum, which was opened in 1978, began in a former joiner's workshop and tells the story of Richmond and its people from early times until the present day.

Royal Air Force Holmpton - Bunker Tours Behind the Massive Blast Doors, the vast Nuclear Bunker extends almost 100ft below ground and covers nearly 35,000 square feet.

Sewerby Hall and Gardens Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position, forming the gateway to the Flamborough Heritage Coast, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, set in 50 acres of early 19th century parkland, enjoys spectacular views over Bridlington Bay.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Welcome to a whole season of activities and exhibitions at South Shields Museum. There's something to suit everyone, so why not pop along and enjoy a fun-filled family day out?

Temple Newsam House and Estate Temple Newsam is one of Yourkshire greatest country houses. This stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion has a history full of mystry and intrigue.

Thackray Medical Museum The Thackray Museum has been England's Small Visitor Attraction of the Year and is a fantastic day out, transporting you into a living experience of health and medicine, past, present and future.

The Bowes Museum Where else in the world can you see a 230-year-old mechanical silver swan, still in working order, alongside a Turner or a Canaletto?

The Prison And Police Museum Sit in a prison cell, hear the door slam shut and imagine the harsh conditions of Vitorian prison regimes.

The Royal Pump Room Museum Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa.

The Traditional Heritage Museum This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades.

The Workhouse Museum Almost all the buildings of the 1854 Ripon Union Workhouse have survived.

Thwaite Mills Water Mill At Thwaite Mills you will find a fully-restored working watermill in an attractive riverside setting.

Treak Cliff Cavern Treak Cliff cavern is an underground Wonderland of Stalactites, Stalagmites, Rocks Minerals and Fossils. It is also home to Blue John Stone, a rare form of Fluorite with beautiful colours.

Wakefield Art Gallery Significant early works by the highly acclaimed locally born sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, and important work by other major British modern artists, form the core of this collection.

Wakefield Museum Explore the sights and sounds of the rainforest as you enter the world of Wakefield explorer and early conservationist Charles Waterton

Woodhorn Museum Woodhorn, just 20 minutes north of Newcastle Upon Tyne, is an amazing day out for all ages at any time of year. Inspired by monster coal cutting machines once used deep underground, the stunning Cutt

York Guildhall The Guildhall is an integral part of York's history. Building work on the present Guildhall began in 1445 and the accounts still survive.

Yorkshire Museum The Yorkshire Museum houses some of the finest collections of archaeological finds in Europe, spanning Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Medieval times.

Zetland Museum Zetland - The Oldest Lifeboat in the World.