A note to all of our visitors...

The Workhouse Museum Gardens will reopen from Thursday 15 April, with a family-friendly trail to guide visitors around the site. The gardens will be open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm.

Our three museums will reopen fully from Monday 17 May.

See you soon! Stay safe everyone.

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The exterior of the Workhouse Museum on a sunny day in Ripon

Workhouse Museum & Garden

The grim exterior of the Police and Prison Museum

Prison & Police Museum

The exterior of the Georgian Courthouse Museum on a sunny day in Ripon

Courthouse Museum

Volunteers in Victorian costumes outside the Workhouse Museum

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The Master typing at his desk in his study

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Children in Victorian costumes handling museum objects

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Teenagers dressed as prisoners escaping from the Police and Prison Museum

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Volunteers dressed as scullery maids showcasing their baking

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Follow the story of poverty, crime & punishment

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Visit all three museums to walk in the footsteps of past generations Full opening times →

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A well-researched and fascinating place. Very impressed. Great for all ages.

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