Explore over 300 years of British military history through extensive collections of the Royal Dragoon Guards and Yorkshire Regiment.

York Army Museum houses the collections of the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire and the Royal Dragoon Guards, spanning over 300 years of British military history. As a descendant of the Prince of Wales's Own, the museum is also home to the collection of the modern Royal Yorkshire Regiment. The museum features extensive displays of weapons, uniforms, medals, and personal items that tell the stories of soldiers and their experiences. Visitors can explore the galleries at their own pace or participate in specialized guided experiences. The museum offers Twilight Tours – exclusive 45-minute after-hours guided tours where galleries are dimmed and display cases illuminated, creating a dramatic and intimate setting perfect for a distinctive cultural experience. These tours are suitable for ages 10+. The museum is particularly welcoming to families, with a dedicated Families page offering ideas and information for visiting with children. The Learning Team is committed to providing high-quality educational activities for learners of all ages, making it an ideal destination for school groups and family visits. Located on Tower Street in York, the museum combines interactive learning opportunities with powerful storytelling that brings military history to life.

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Ivan Martín

2 months ago

The regimental museum of the royal dragoon guards, the prince of wales's own regiment of yorkshire and the yorkshire regiment, it shows their history through time, they have some interactive games and uniforms to try on, ideal for kids and lots of information about the different conflicts they went trough, everything is neatly displayed, to be honest i found it overpriced in comparison with some other regimental museums i've visited, still worths it if you are into military history.

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Ian Laird garza

3 months ago

Small museum but absolutely packs a punch. Very interesting set of items. Worth visiting if in the area.

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Ryan Alexander

4 months ago

Interesting exhibitions with a very impressive amount of memorabilia. Located near Clifford’s Tower so it’s in a nice location in the city centre. I enjoyed my visit learning all about Yorkshire’s military history and seeing the uniforms, weaponry and medals. I just wish I did better on the shooting game! 😂

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Andrew Robinson

7 months ago

Very informative displays well presented good price that last 1 year interactive displays

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Noah Lamens

a year ago

Knowledgeable staff. Fun expositions. Not only that but the games and questionnaire was super interesting and fun to do. Great date Activity to talk about history with, one of my favorite Museums of York as a tourist from now on, and maybe even in all of England/the world.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026