The Sixties

The Sixties aims to recreate the spirit of this exciting decade which saw momentous change in so many areas of public and private life. The gallery uses fascinating and iconic objects from the social history, art, fashion, military and astronomy collections to bring back the atmosphere of change which swept over the country during the 1960s. Highlights include a Lambretta scooter, a Dansette record player, Beatles singles and fashion by Mary Quant.

Suitable for
Any age


Admission
£8.50/£7.50 (free for under-16s)


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//yh000094?id=EVENT446295


Exhibitions and events

From Cradle to Grave

Permanent exhibition

This exhibition focuses on the history of three rites of passage birth, marriage and death. Visitors can also see examples of many of the nursery and childcare items used during the last three...

Seeing it Through

Permanent exhibition

This exhibition shows how the Second World War affected the everyday lives of people in Britain by using the experiences, artefacts, costumes, photographs and ephemera of the people of York....

The Sixties

Permanent exhibition

The Sixties aims to recreate the spirit of this exciting decade which saw momentous change in so many areas of public and private life. The gallery uses fascinating and iconic objects from our...

Toy Stories

Permanent exhibition

Take a trip back to your childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this new exhibition. Bikes, bath toys, computer games, Lego and beautiful handmade dolls are among the toys on show...

From Cradle to Grave

Permanent exhibition

This exhibition focuses on the history of three rites of passage - birth, marriage and death. Visitors can see examples of many of the nursery and childcare items used during the last three hundred...

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