Ripon Museums

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WELCOME TO RIPON MUSEUMS!

Welcome to The Yorkshire Law & Order Museums. Our three sites within the centre of the city of Ripon, tell the unique story of the Liberty Courthouse, Prison and Victorian Workhouse. Find out about the people who ended up here and what happened to them next...

For opening hours please click here.

We reopened all three museums on Saturday 10 February 2018 with an exciting programme of events see more

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Workhouse Museum & Garden

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Prison & Police Museum

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Courthouse Museum

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Events

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Uncover Hidden Histories
At Ripon’s Award-winning Museums

The Workhouse Museum Main Block will be closed on Thursday 3rd of May due to the local election Full opening times →

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I’ve had to drag my kids home, they’ve learned loads & been inspired. We’ll definitely be back for similar events.

Upcoming Events

Mon 28 May to Fri 1 June 11am-4pm weekdays

Flea Circus Week: Half Term Fun

Workhouse Museum

Saturday 16 June, 10am - 4pm

Willow Deer Workshop

Workhouse Museum

Latest from our blog

15 May 2018

In Their Own Write: The truth about life in the Workhouse

03 March 2018

Curator Choice: Top 5 Handheld Toys

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