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Richard III Museum, Monk Bar, York

Monk Bar, one of the gates in York's city walls, houses the Richard III Museum. The upper storey of Monk Bar was constructed on Richard's orders in 1484, and the investment he made in York made him popular here. The museum features a staged trial of Richard III, with the case for and against his involvement in the death of young Edward V. It was Edward V's disappearance that made way for Richard to take the throne in 1483. Around the "court room" Richard's story is told in a series of articles presented as dramatic tabloid front pages, with a different headline for each part of the story.

Each year, usually in August, a show called An Audience with King Richard is staged at the museum, with Richard presenting his case and taking questions from the audience. For more details contact the museum using contact details below. Advance booking is advisable.

A range of Richard III merchandise is on sale, including a number of specialist books. A teacher's pack includes an audio recording of the trial, along with a book, a poster, a family tree, and a "fact file scroll." Visitors can express their opinion as to the likely identity of Edward V's murderer after the trial.

Richard's upper storey at Monk Bar includes the "Little Ease" prison cell, 1.6 meters in diameter, which would later be used to imprison Catholics who refused to accept Protestantism.

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Times: March to October, open daily 9am - 5pm.

November to February open daily 9.30am - 4pm.

Directions: The Richard III Museum is at Monks Bar on the York city walls,

Address: Richard III Museum, Monk Bar, York, YO1 7LQ

Access: Entrance is via steep narrow stairs. Please telephone the museum to discuss disabled access.

Contact:

telephone: 01904 634191

web site: http://www.richardiiimuseum.co.uk/

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