Clayton Museum of Ancient History — Attraction in York

Hidden gem! This museum is fairly new, located in the basement of a college cafeteria, it's easy to miss. They had interesting displays on the ancient world. Easily the best part of the museum is their Children's area. Geared towards young kids, my 12 yr old had fun here too. Kids can dress up, fish from a boat, shop in a marketplace, play in a house, all with an ancient Roman theme. There is an "archeological dig" site for the kiddos too. There is no...

Fantastic artifacts showcased from the first century. There is so much history to see and read in this museum. It’s very similar to many of the museums I’ve walked through in Rome. Overall, it was a very informative and enjoyable experience. It took about 30 mins to walk through and left a prayer at the...

This was a wonderful experience! I especially enjoyed the Bible area but the armor and the siege machine were also very interesting. The children’s area entertained my four grandchildren ranging in...