Malton Museum opened for 2026 this Saturday, April 4

The museum will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.30am to 3.30pm until early November.

Volunteers have worked over the winter to create the new exhibitions which showcase more of the museum’s collection.

In the western room the theme is Roman Myth and Mysticism where the visitor will discover superstitions from long ago and learn about the role of magic in Roman Delgovicia.

In the eastern room, visitors will learn about the influence of Monks, Merchants and Medicine, and the effect these had on Old Maltune, as it was then known, and St Mary’s Priory.

Here visitors can learn about the Gilbertine monks and meet the merchants who bought wealth and prosperity to the town.

The museum’s displays team have recreated the interior of a Victorian Pharmacy so come and see some of the wondrous potions that were available to treat all manner of ailments. The Museum has worked closely with volunteers from the Malton & Norton Heritage Centre to display some of the medical items from their Woodhams-Stone Collection.

The entrance fee for the 2026 season is £5 per adult but children are free.

Outside the museum, there are town tours and summer lectures to whet your appetite and of course not forgetting Malton Roman Festival V on Sunday, July 19 where discounted early bird tickets are available for that event.

More details are available from www.Maltonmuseum.co.uk