York Army Museum is inviting visitors to experience our collections in a striking new way with the launch of Twilight Tours – 30-minute guided tours held after hours, when the museum is transformed by darkness and subtle light.
During these exclusive tours, the gallery will be dimmed and only the display cases illuminated, creating a dramatic and intimate setting. Led by expert guides, visitors will explore key objects from the museum’s collection while surrounded by shadow, silence, and focused pools of light that reveal details often missed during a daytime visit.
This unusual format offers a rare opportunity to encounter the stories of the British Army in a more reflective and immersive atmosphere. Weapons, uniforms, medals, and personal objects take on new resonance when viewed in near darkness, allowing visitors to concentrate on individual artefacts and the human experiences behind them.
The Twilight Tours are designed to be concise yet powerful, perfect for those looking for a distinctive cultural experience in the evening. Whether you are a regular museum-goer or a first-time visitor, the tours promise a memorable encounter with history, shaped by mood, storytelling, and setting.
With the building quiet and the gallery transformed, Twilight Tours reveal York Army Museum as you have never seen it before – atmospheric, evocative, and intensely focused on the objects and stories at its heart.
Suitable for ages 10+
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