Destination: BRITAIN
Sights * Fairfax House * Jorvik * Merchant Adventurers' Hall * National Railway Museum * York Art Gallery * York Castle Museum * York Minster * Yorkshire Museum	Yorkshire Museum This eclectic treasure house includes some of the finest Roman, Viking, Anglo Saxon and medieval artifacts in Europe. The grounds feature handsome gardens that contain York's oldest ruin, the Multangular Tower, part of fourth century Roman fortifications. The luminous Middleham Jewel, a 15th-century sapphire set within a gold pendant, is a major exhibit. Also of interest is a collection of sea dragons from the Jurassic period. The museum building incorporates part of the ruins of medieval St. Mary's Abbey. This section, with its haunting reconstructions and medieval music, is a delight. Address: Museum Gardens Phone: 01904 687687 Hours: Daily 10-5 Restaurant: Café Admission: £2-£6 Info: Events and changing exhibitions at various times; opening times vary	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh Oxford York   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK Book Info Order Online