12 of Yorkshire's most unusual and quirky museums you need to visit

Soak up some history at one of these unusual museums around Yorkshire, where a host of fascinating artefacts and displays await to be discovered.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Apr 2018, 12:46 BST
Updated 12th Apr 2018, 12:56 BST
Yorkshire is home to an array of unusual and quirky museumsYorkshire is home to an array of unusual and quirky museums
Yorkshire is home to an array of unusual and quirky museums

Jorvik Viking Centre, York

Enjoy a glimpse into Viking life at this exciting museum in York, which will transport you back to the year AD690 and allow you to travel around a reconstruction of the city, with plenty of fascinating artefacts and displays to see along the way.

Visit: 19 Coppergate, YO1 9WT - jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

The Jurassic World exhibition was opened by Sir David Attenborough on 23 March 2018 at the Yorkshire MuseumThe Jurassic World exhibition was opened by Sir David Attenborough on 23 March 2018 at the Yorkshire Museum
The Jurassic World exhibition was opened by Sir David Attenborough on 23 March 2018 at the Yorkshire Museum

Mental Health Museum, Wakefield

Housed in the heart of Fieldhead Hospital, this unique museum showcases what mental health care was like during the 19th century through a remarkable collection of historic mental health related objects.

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Visit: Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, WF1 3SP - southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk

Bondville Model Village, Bridlington

Bondville Model Village in Sewerby is home to more than 200 miniature buildingsBondville Model Village in Sewerby is home to more than 200 miniature buildings
Bondville Model Village in Sewerby is home to more than 200 miniature buildings

This quirky model village on the outskirts of Bridlington is set over one acre of gardens and features more than 200 miniature buildings, including a caslte, ruined abbey and a harbour, and a working model railway, giving the impression of a real-life kingdom.

Visit: Sewerby Road, Sewerby, YO15 1ER - bondvillemodelvillagebridlington.co.uk

Skidby Windmill, Cottingham

Set in more than an acre of land, with glorious views over the Wolds, The Museum of East Riding Rural Life at Skidby Mill houses an intriguing collection of photographs and objects relating to the rural and agricultural heritage of the area, which are displayed across two exhibition galleries.

Ilkley's Toy Museum boasts one of the finest private collection of toys in the North of EnglandIlkley's Toy Museum boasts one of the finest private collection of toys in the North of England
Ilkley's Toy Museum boasts one of the finest private collection of toys in the North of England