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Malton Museum is situated in the centre of Malton, a pretty market town in North Yorkshire half way between York and Scarborough on the A64. Take a look below for lots of tips and information to help you plan your visit to Malton Museum.

To find out about our latest exhibition ‘A Sense of Place’ take a look at our See & Do page

If you have any questions please email: [email protected]

Admission

Entry to our museum is £3 for adults, and free for children.

We also have a Virtual Visit page with a variety of interactive content, as well as Lucius’ Challenge children’s activities

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Opening Times in 2024

From 30th March until 2nd November 2024:

Thursday 10.30 am – 3.30 pm

Friday 10.30 am – 3.30 pm

Saturday 10.30 am – 3.30 pm

Also, check our Events page for our current outreach projects and events

Accessibility

To enter the building there are three stone steps with handrails in place, and we are currently unable to provide access for wheelchairs and large prams.

Malton Museum consists of two exhibition rooms and an entrance lobby, all on the same level.

A large-print version of the exhibition text and captions is available from our Welcome Desk.

Please note that there are no toilet facilities on site; the nearest public toilets are in the Market Place.

The nearest accessible car parking is in the Market Square, where you can park for free for two hours.

Safeguarding

Malton Museum is fully committed to the safeguarding of all visitors, staff, trustees, and volunteers – including children, young people, or vulnerable adults – while on-site or when using our services.

Safeguarding action is taken to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, and Malton Museum has a comprehensive Safeguarding Policy in place and a Designated Safeguarding Office.

Any concern raised will be taken seriously and handled sensitively following our Policy.

Click here to view our Malton Museum Safeguarding Policy

Group Visits

We’d love to welcome you to Malton Museum, and can provide tailored group visits for all ages.

To arrange a visit by a school group or an adult group, please email [email protected].

It would be helpful to know if you have a date in mind, the number of visitors, their age and if there’s a particular topic or object you want us to focus on.

FAQs

How long does a visit to Malton Museum last?
We suggest allowing at least 1 hour for your visit. Although we are a small museum, we have lots of information, activities, games, displays and videos to see.

Is Malton Museum free?
Adult tickets cost £3 and accompanied children are free. All monies go back into supporting our independent museum.

Is Malton worth visiting?
Malton is a pretty market town in North Yorkshire. It’s known as Yorkshire’s Food Capital because it has so many excellent independent delis, cafes, tearooms and shops selling delicious produce. It also has lots of interesting independent shops, including giftware, homeware, books, clothing and more. To find out more about Malton, take a look at the Visit Malton website.

What else is there for history buffs to do in Malton?
We recommend taking a stroll around Malton and admiring its historic buildings and soaking up the atmosphere. Drop in and visit St Michael’s Church with its Norman origins, and visit Orchard Fields, the site of Malton’s Roman Fort.
Check out our What’s On page: we run guided tours in Spring, Summer and Autumn and our monthly Friends Lecture series offers interesting expert talks in Winter and Spring months.
Other historical attractions near to Malton include Castle Howard (6 miles away), Eden Camp  (2 miles away) and Wharram Percy (8 miles away). You can also begin your day out on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at nearby Pickering and visit Pickering Castle (9 miles away). Kirkham Abbey (7 miles away) is a tranquil stop off between York and Malton.

Plus, you can always ask our friendly volunteers for personal recommendations – we love sharing our local knowledge with our visitors!

Can I take photos in Malton Museum?
Yes, you’re welcome to take photographs in the museum. We’d love to see them on our Facebook page, or feel free to tag us on Instagram.

Are dogs allowed at Malton Museum?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Is there a shop at Malton Museum?
Yes, we have a small shop in the museum selling cards, gifts, books and other items. You’re very welcome to pop into the shop during normal opening hours, even if you’re not visiting the museum.

Does Malton Museum take cash or card?
Malton Museum can process cash or card payments.

Does Malton Museum have a cafe?
We don’t unfortunately, however there are numerous delis, cafes, restaurants and pubs nearby that we can recommend. Ask our volunteers to find out about our current favourite!

 

Getting here by public transport

Malton Museum is about a 5-minute walk from Malton’s bus and railway stations. Walk to the top of Railway Street, then turn left onto Yorkersgate – we are less than 200 metres/yards along on the right.

Options for using public transport can be found using Traveline

By Train:

Malton railway station is on the line between York and Scarborough, with hourly services in both directions.

Timetables and route planning: National Rail Enquiries

By Bus:

Coastliner routes between Leeds/York, Whitby and Scarborough will take you to Malton Bus Station.

Coastliner timetables visit: Transdev Bus

Getting here by car

The nearest public car park is in the Market Square, where you can park for free for two hours. On weekends you can also park for free at Navigation Wharf .

SatNav users – Malton Museum’s postcode is YO17 7AB, but please note that the museum does not have a car park.

There are several car parks in Malton and Norton, some are free and others are Pay & Display; check Parkopedia for current details.

Taking A64 from York:

Take the signposted exit sliproad to Malton, head along York Road, passing the industrial estate on your right and continue towards the town centre.

Coming from Scarborough / Pickering:

Follow signposts towards Malton – at the A64/A169 roundabout, take the B1257 exit towards Malton, head through Old Malton and continue on towards Malton town centre.

Watch our video about what we do

Take our virtual tour

Entrance to Malton Museum