Our ‘Horse Power’ exhibition told the story of the long association between the Malton area and horses, from Iron Age chariot burials through the cavalry of the Roman army to the successful racing industry of today. There will be frequent changes of the objects on display throughout the duration of the exhibition.

In the entrance hall there is a display of photographs submitted by members of the public of them with their horse.

Find out more about the history of Malton and its surrounding area through the millennia, from Prehistoric discoveries, the important Roman fort that stood on what is now Orchard Field, and from medieval times through to the more recent past.

So that we can put on show more of the Museum’s extensive Roman collection, the objects on display in the cases are changed from time to time.

The exhibitions contain ‘hands on’ activities for younger, and older, visitors. These have included a quern stone with which to have a go at grinding your own flour, period costumes for dressing up in, and two trails for children in which Fido, the museum’s dog, guides them around the displays.

Two different town trails are available to purchase: a leaflet format aimed at adults and backpacks which contain a trail and activities for families to enjoy.