York Army Museum
@yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social
🎖️Award-winning museum. 🎖️
We care for the collections of the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, and we share our objects' stories.
Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday.
We care for the collections of the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, and we share our objects' stories.
Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday.
#InternationalWarAnimalsDay - there'll be events at the museum at half-term, on International War Animals Day itself 24 Feb, and on Saturday 28 Feb. Lots more news on our website soon: including chance to add a square to a commemorative quilt. Here on Bluesky we will be sharing animals' stories.
February 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
#InternationalWarAnimalsDay - there'll be events at the museum at half-term, on International War Animals Day itself 24 Feb, and on Saturday 28 Feb. Lots more news on our website soon: including chance to add a square to a commemorative quilt. Here on Bluesky we will be sharing animals' stories.
Fritz was a German machine gun pulling horse, captured by the 5th Dragoon Guards at Harbonnieres, 8th August 1918. He was used as a cavalry horse for the rest of the war, and received a gunshot wound to the neck. [1/3]
February 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Fritz was a German machine gun pulling horse, captured by the 5th Dragoon Guards at Harbonnieres, 8th August 1918. He was used as a cavalry horse for the rest of the war, and received a gunshot wound to the neck. [1/3]
Step into the museum after dark 🌛
Join our new Twilight Tours & explore key objects from the collection in a dramatic, low-light setting. With only the display cases illuminated these free 30-minute guided tours offer a rare and atmospheric way to experience history.
Limited places - 01904 633830
Join our new Twilight Tours & explore key objects from the collection in a dramatic, low-light setting. With only the display cases illuminated these free 30-minute guided tours offer a rare and atmospheric way to experience history.
Limited places - 01904 633830
February 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Step into the museum after dark 🌛
Join our new Twilight Tours & explore key objects from the collection in a dramatic, low-light setting. With only the display cases illuminated these free 30-minute guided tours offer a rare and atmospheric way to experience history.
Limited places - 01904 633830
Join our new Twilight Tours & explore key objects from the collection in a dramatic, low-light setting. With only the display cases illuminated these free 30-minute guided tours offer a rare and atmospheric way to experience history.
Limited places - 01904 633830
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.
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.
January 27, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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.
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.
This weekend is your last chance to try and find all the minifigures hiding in the museum. We are open until 5pm today with last admission at 4:30pm and we will be open from 11am tomorrow.
August 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This weekend is your last chance to try and find all the minifigures hiding in the museum. We are open until 5pm today with last admission at 4:30pm and we will be open from 11am tomorrow.
Tomorrow is our Memorabilia Day - bring along your military history queries and we'll try to solve them.
August 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Tomorrow is our Memorabilia Day - bring along your military history queries and we'll try to solve them.
Find out more about our exhibition created by @yorkstjohn.bsky.social students and staff
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Today we open a new temporary exhibition created by students and staff from York St. | York Army Museum and Archives
Today we open a new temporary exhibition created by students and staff from York St. John University Remembering Britain's Forgotten War: the Korean War at 75, inspired by the museum's archive...
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June 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Find out more about our exhibition created by @yorkstjohn.bsky.social students and staff
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Delighted to welcome Jack M. Campbell to the museum this afternoon. Fantastic turn out for this @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social concert - Sounding Bombe
June 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Delighted to welcome Jack M. Campbell to the museum this afternoon. Fantastic turn out for this @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social concert - Sounding Bombe
Delighted to host a group visit from the Flag Institute as part of their Spring Conference here in York on #InternationalMuseumDay
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May 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Delighted to host a group visit from the Flag Institute as part of their Spring Conference here in York on #InternationalMuseumDay
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Today's the day - join us for free at 1pm or 3om for this fantastic performance
Trailer just landed for Memoirs of a P.O.W. - take a sneak peek. youtu.be/jTRlqM3Ylq8
Memoirs of a P.O.W. - May 2025
YouTube video by Tim Wileman
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May 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today's the day - join us for free at 1pm or 3om for this fantastic performance
Trailer just landed for Memoirs of a P.O.W. - take a sneak peek. youtu.be/jTRlqM3Ylq8
Memoirs of a P.O.W. - May 2025
YouTube video by Tim Wileman
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May 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Trailer just landed for Memoirs of a P.O.W. - take a sneak peek. youtu.be/jTRlqM3Ylq8
Very much looking forward to hosting this for #VEDay80 @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social
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Yorkshire veterans' stories brought to life in VE Day double-bill
A writer-performer is set to bring the stories of Yorkshire veterans to life in a powerful VE Day commemoration event.
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April 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Very much looking forward to hosting this for #VEDay80 @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social
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It's National Lottery Open Week - that means you can visit us for free with a lottery ticket.
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March 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It's National Lottery Open Week - that means you can visit us for free with a lottery ticket.
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Exclusive - these arrived in our shop today and you can't get them anywhere else. They are the result of a collaboration between our suppliers and our shop manager. Absolute legends.
March 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Exclusive - these arrived in our shop today and you can't get them anywhere else. They are the result of a collaboration between our suppliers and our shop manager. Absolute legends.
Listen to women speaking about family life as part of our oral history interviews for international womens day
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Family Life - Mrs Gillian Bray | Military Histories
In this week’s interview you can listen to the memories of Mrs Gillian Bray whose father and husband both served with the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards
Royal Dragoon Guards Oral History Pr...
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March 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Listen to women speaking about family life as part of our oral history interviews for international womens day
yorkarmymuseum.podbean.com/e/familylife...
yorkarmymuseum.podbean.com/e/familylife...
For Women's History Month we are sharing some of our oral history interviews with women recalling memories of regimental family life. Listen via the podbean link, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
For Women's History Month we are sharing some of our oral history interviews with women recalling memories of regimental family life. Listen via the podbean link, or wherever you get your podcasts.
yorkarmymuseum.podbean.com/e/familylife...
yorkarmymuseum.podbean.com/e/familylife...
This year for VE Day 80 we'll be hosting verbatim theatre performances of two York Normandy Veterans' stories: Hank Haydock and Ken 'Smudger' Smith. Join us if you can - trailer for Hank's story below please watch.
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#DDAY80 In the Footsteps of Hank Haydock Short Film Trailer
YouTube video by Everwitch Theatre
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February 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This year for VE Day 80 we'll be hosting verbatim theatre performances of two York Normandy Veterans' stories: Hank Haydock and Ken 'Smudger' Smith. Join us if you can - trailer for Hank's story below please watch.
youtu.be/9LiwNn_RUl8?...
youtu.be/9LiwNn_RUl8?...
We've had a fantastic week this half-term. Today is your last chance to meet members of 20th Century Soldier Living History Group. We are open now and they are here til 4pm. Come say Hi
February 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We've had a fantastic week this half-term. Today is your last chance to meet members of 20th Century Soldier Living History Group. We are open now and they are here til 4pm. Come say Hi
20th Century Soldier Living History group are with us today and tomorrow - drop in to chat to them about all things Cold War.
February 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
20th Century Soldier Living History group are with us today and tomorrow - drop in to chat to them about all things Cold War.
Lots going on at the museum this half-term 17-23 February - including our arcade inspired tank game. No need to pre-book. Just call in - we're always pleased to see you.
February 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Lots going on at the museum this half-term 17-23 February - including our arcade inspired tank game. No need to pre-book. Just call in - we're always pleased to see you.
RESEARCH SERVICE SUSPENDED: we are no longer accepting research enquiries due to a lack of volunteers. If you would like to be a voluntary researcher please contact either caroline@yorkarmymuseum.co.uk or eleanor@yorkarmymuseum.co.uk.
February 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
RESEARCH SERVICE SUSPENDED: we are no longer accepting research enquiries due to a lack of volunteers. If you would like to be a voluntary researcher please contact either caroline@yorkarmymuseum.co.uk or eleanor@yorkarmymuseum.co.uk.
This woolly guy from the York ice trail needed a safe place to strut his stuff. We were delighted to give him some space. No 10 on the trail - woolly rhinoceros - thanks to the York BID @visityork.bsky.social
February 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This woolly guy from the York ice trail needed a safe place to strut his stuff. We were delighted to give him some space. No 10 on the trail - woolly rhinoceros - thanks to the York BID @visityork.bsky.social
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed object handling at the museum this weekend with the help of our lovely team of volunteers. We hugely appreciate their support.
January 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed object handling at the museum this weekend with the help of our lovely team of volunteers. We hugely appreciate their support.
Thank-you to the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group for their display and fantastic engagement with our visitors this weekend.
January 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Thank-you to the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group for their display and fantastic engagement with our visitors this weekend.
If you're in town for York Residents Festival - try out our free new digital guide to the museum. The guide is available via the Bloomberg Connects app - and our lovely neighbours Fairfax House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall also have their fantastic collections on there. @visityork.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you're in town for York Residents Festival - try out our free new digital guide to the museum. The guide is available via the Bloomberg Connects app - and our lovely neighbours Fairfax House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall also have their fantastic collections on there. @visityork.bsky.social