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...

Explore our exhibition 'Rogues & Vagabonds' now running in all three museums

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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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Group Visits

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Uncover Hidden Histories
At Ripon’s Award-winning Museums

Open 7 days a week with extended opening hours to make the most of the six weeks of summer fun! Full opening times →

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I really liked that everyone was very nice and friendly and let you join in. It was all very interesting and I would love to come again.

Upcoming Events

17 June 2019 - 7 December 2019

Exhibition: Rogues & Vagabonds

Weekdays only

Six Weeks of Summer Fun at Ripon Museums

Latest from our blog

01 August 2019

Object of the Month: Police Jiu Jitsu

09 July 2019

Policing the Great Yorkshire Show

On Twitter

21 Aug

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