Welcome to Thirsk Museum
Click any picture above for more details about our displays Here, in the house where Thomas Lord, founder of Lords Cricket Ground, was born in 1755, youll find eight rooms full of local history, including the infamous Busby Stoop Chair. We also provide a wide range of services, particularly for schools, and theres a thriving Museum Society too. Thirsk Museum is in Kirkgate, just across the road from The World of James Herriot. Were open to the public from Easter to the end of October, and parking for cars and coaches is available nearby. Come and see what we have to offer! |
Headlines The pig got up and slowly walked away John Luckett will be looking at the history of books (and explaining the story behind the intriguing title) in our next talk on Tuesday, 23rd March. Thirsk and Sowerby through Time Look out for our latest book, available soon in local bookshops. Remembering Thirsk in the Second World War Home Front Thirsk is the latest web site from Thirsk Museum, featuring a fascinating collection of objects, photographs and documents relating to Thirsk during the Second World War. |
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