Malton Museum

Malton Museum Independent, accredited and run by volunteers. Malton Museum holds a large collection of Roman artefacts and local history.

Reopening 4th April 2026:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:30am-3:30pm. Entry: £5 for adults, and free for children.

Get EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT tickets for Malton Roman Festival V now!This year’s Roman Festival brings our biggest ever re-en...
29/05/2026

Get EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT tickets for Malton Roman Festival V now!

This year’s Roman Festival brings our biggest ever re-enactment village and living history area, with an outstanding line-up of experimental archaeologists and living history groups.

We will also be joined by two special guests in the author’s tent. Creator of Horrible Histories, Terry Deary, returns with his newest book Revolting, and acclaimed Roman fiction author Lindsey Davies, whose Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries and Flavia Albia series have won devoted fans worldwide, will also be with us.

Join us on Sunday 19th May in Orchard Fields - you do not want to miss it. The early bird discount is available online until 1st July, so book now!

⏰Sunday 19 July 2026, 10am–4pm
📍Orchard Field, Malton
🎟️Adults £10 | Children under 14 free | Family tickets £20 (2 adults and up to 4 children under 14) Early bird tickets available until 1 July 2026. (10% discount) Purchase tickets here: https://malton-museum-shop.square.site/s/shop

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Malton Library!If you missed it, pop into the library to see our display or visit...
28/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Malton Library!

If you missed it, pop into the library to see our display or visit the museum, where children have free entry.

Malton Roman Festival V is not far away, but if you’re eager to learn about Roman life in Malton, join us on our town to...
26/05/2026

Malton Roman Festival V is not far away, but if you’re eager to learn about Roman life in Malton, join us on our town tour around the Roman Fort next week!

Explore Orchard Fields with our knowledgeable guides, learning all about how the fort developed, what life was like for a Roman soldier, and even how to fight like one!

The tour will commence at 11 am on Saturday 6th June in Orchard Fields on Old Maltongate.

Tickets are £10 per person and can be purchased on our website here: https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/online-booking/

Archaeology lovers might enjoy this event at Kemps General Store & Bookshop on Weds Eve (27th May)
26/05/2026

Archaeology lovers might enjoy this event at Kemps General Store & Bookshop on Weds Eve (27th May)

Join Kemps General Store & Bookshop for an evening perfect for history enthusiasts! With a shared passion for history,Ro...
26/05/2026

Join Kemps General Store & Bookshop for an evening perfect for history enthusiasts!

With a shared passion for history,Roman Found are a metal detecting duo who have discovered a range of artefacts across Britain, which offer fascinating insights into local history!

From ancient artefacts to wartime relics, they will discuss their finds and the connections made with local communities.

Looking forward to having a display from York Roman Bath Museum at our Roman Festival this year!
26/05/2026

Looking forward to having a display from York Roman Bath Museum at our Roman Festival this year!

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Weekend?Whether you like ancient and archaeological history or modern and ...
22/05/2026

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Weekend?

Whether you like ancient and archaeological history or modern and social history, there is an era for everyone at Malton Museum!

While you’re here, visit the wide range of independent shops, businesses, and historical sites:

🍽️Grab something to eat and drink at Talbot Malton
📚Pick up your next read fromKemps General Store & Bookshop
🍦Indulge in an ice cream from The Groovy Moo - Malton
🍻Enjoy a pint at Brass Castle Brewery
🛍️ Artisan market courtesy of Little Bird Markets
🏛️Visit the site of the Roman Fort in Orchard Fields, where Malton Roman Festival V will take place in July.

We are open tomorrow, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, with free entry for children.

Visit Malton

Have you purchased your tickets for our first lecture of the season? We will welcome Alex Harvey to Malton Museum tomorr...
20/05/2026

Have you purchased your tickets for our first lecture of the season?

We will welcome Alex Harvey to Malton Museum tomorrow, as he offers some fascinating insights into Yorkshire in the ‘Dark Ages.’

You can buy tickets on the website, but we also accept walk-ins - doors open at 6:30 pm and the lecture will commence at 7 pm.

Online booking: https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/online-booking/

May is Local History Month! Here at Malton Museum we exhibit local history from the Roman era up to twentieth century Ma...
18/05/2026

May is Local History Month!

Here at Malton Museum we exhibit local history from the Roman era up to twentieth century Malton and Norton, displaying an array of archaeological and social history.

Have you visited us recently? Let us know what you learned!

📸 Images and artefacts currently on display, including:

Book of Dr. Forsyth's notes/records and watercolour paintings by his wife, Dorothea

Photograph taken of Laverack & Sons Chemist in the 1950s

Roman pottery

Medical kit on loan from Malton & Norton Heritage Centre home of the Woodhams Stone Collection

Address

36 Yorkersgate
Malton
YO177AB

Opening Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441653691262

Website

https://linktr.ee/enquiries.maltonmuseum

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