Observatories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Observatory, Museum Gardens
In or near York.
Observatory, Museum Gardens — observatory in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Observatory, Museum Gardens is a place of interest in Yorkshire. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the York Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is York, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area YO1.
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Official information
The Yorkshire Museum is located within the Museum Gardens and showcases a variety of exhibits related to the history and archaeology of Yorkshire. Visitors can explore collections that include fossils, Roman artifacts, and Viking treasures.
Place summary
The Observatory in Museum Gardens, York, is a Grade II listed building located in the unparished area of York, Yorkshire. It serves as an observatory, reflecting significant architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9612, -1.0880
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Phone
- 01904 687687
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q26548529 (CC0)
- commons: York Observatory JS1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Observatory, Museum Gardens?
- Observatory, Museum Gardens is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7FR), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Observatory, Museum Gardens?
- Observatory, Museum Gardens — observatory in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Observatory, Museum Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 7FR.
- Is Observatory, Museum Gardens a listed building?
- Observatory, Museum Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Observatory, Museum Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7FR.