What’s On

What's on at the Museum

We are currently open Saturday to Thursday, from 10am until 4pm (closed on Fridays). As well as a six-acre site and over 20 heritage buildings to explore, we have a varied and creative programme of events and activities throughout the year.

Believe it or not?

Saturday 23 March until Sunday 17 November (closed on Fridays)

Prepare to be bewitched by this brand new exhibition for all the family, telling the story of magic and beliefs from the North York Moors and beyond. 

Be dazzled by rare witch posts and enchanting spell tokens. 
 
Discover:
 
A world of magical house protection,
The Ryedale women accused of witchcraft,
Mysteries of the Lyke Wake Walk,
Ancient wisdom, medicine and charms,
Ritual folk dance and corn dolly customs,
and
Elphi, the cheeky household sprite. 
 
What will you believe?
 
Entry to this exhibition is included within your entry ticket to the Museum or on presentation of a valid annual pass.

Celebrating 60 Years

Monday 11 March until Sunday 17 November (closed on Fridays)

To mark the Museum’s 60th birthday this year, we’ve put together a  special exhibition, on display in the Art Gallery.

Explore stories from the Museum’s past, discover the volunteers who worked tirelessly to found this special place, and find out how you can be a part of its future.

This exhibition is free to visit. (It is not in the paid part of the Museum.)

History Walk About - Explore the Reenactment Encampment

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May, 10am – 4pm

We’re delighted to welcome back the reenactors to Ryedale Folk Museum.

Visit the Museum, take a walk about the encampment and explore the sights and smells of life in yesteryear. 

Access is included within your entry ticket to the Museum or on presentation of a valid annual pass

Hutton-To-Do

Available now

There’s a bit of a To Do around Hutton-le-Hole. We’ve created an exciting family-friendly game for you to play around the village. Pick up your free ‘Bingo’ cards from the Museum, then have fun exploring. Just as a member of our friendly museum team at reception for ‘Hutton-to-do’.

Can you hug a walnut tree, find a house with a date or say ‘Now then!’ to a shopkeeper?

Who will get the first row? Or all four corners?

Although you can take part around our site if you’d like to, there’s no requirement to visit the Museum as you can complete this free activity around the village too. (Please note, the Museum is closed on Fridays.)

History Walk About - Explore the Reenactment Encampment

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, 10am – 4pm

We’re delighted to welcome back the reenactors to Ryedale Folk Museum.

Visit the Museum, take a walk about the encampment and explore the sights and smells of life in yesteryear. 

Access is included within your entry ticket to the Museum or on presentation of a valid annual pass