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Eden Camp Modern History Museum

Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of wartime Britain!
Location: Junction of A169, Malton, YO17 6RT
Telephone:
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EDEN CAMP MODERN HISTORY MUSEUM

STEP BACK IN TIME & EXPERIENCE WW2

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE!

SIGHTS

A visit to our unique, award-winning museum will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on the Home Front and Front Line in a series of expertly recreated scenes and tableaux. Holder of both the English and Yorkshire Tourist Boards Attraction of the Year Awards, Eden Camp provides both an entertaining and educational day out for all the family.

DISPLAYS

The Blitz, the Street at War (with rationing and fashions), the Home Guard, Evacuation, the Battle of Britain and VE & VJ Day are all covered in the first half of the museum, whilst world conflicts and battles are covered in the second. Other periods covered within the museum include World War One and Two, the role played by British military forces around the world since 1945.

FACILITIES

Gift Shop and catering facilities are provided in the NAAFI Cafe, Officers Tea-rooms and Garrison Cinema Bar. There is also a Junior Assault course and play area where new recruits and would be Commandos can let off steam (weather permitting). Free on-site car parking and dog friendly. You can also visit our Online Gift Shop to take your memories home!

SCHOOLS & EDUCATIONAL VISITS

Eden Camp Modern History Museum is a valuable educational resource which brings history to life for pupils from KS2 onwards and meets the requirements of the National Curriculum in all subjects.

Our immersive displays bring history to life, allowing pupils and adults alike to experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on the Home Front and the Front Line which encompasses a whole host of subjects and themes, from art, religious education and citizenship, to geography, design and science - find out more here!

ADMISSION TICKETS 2025

Adult (17 & over): £19.00 (online: £17.00)
Child (5 to 16 inc.): £15.00 (online: £14.00)
Disabled Adult*: £19.00 (online: £17.00)
Child Under 5 FREE
Child with Additional Needs* £15.00 (online: £14.00)

SAVE AND BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE HERE!

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Opening Times

April to October, 10am until 5pm, 7 days a week

Events at Eden Camp Modern History Museum

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14th Jun 25 - 15th Jun 25

Fire Services Preservation Group Rally at Eden Camp

The Fire Services Preservation Group is the largest mobile fire service museum group in the country: preserving fire se…

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21st Jun 25 - 22nd Jun 25

Modern Military Weekend at Eden Camp

Eden Camp’s Brand-New Modern Military Weekend 📅 June 21-22, 2025 | 📍 Eden Camp, Malton Step into the wo…

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21st Jun 25 - 22nd Jun 25

New! Modern Military Weekend at Eden Camp

Eden Camp’s Brand-New Modern Military Weekend 📅 June 21-22, 2025 | 📍 Eden Camp, Malton Step into the wo…

Offers at Eden Camp Modern History Museum

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Half Price Family Tickets to Eden Camp

This voucher entitles 2 adults and up to 3 children to entry to Eden Camp Modern History Museum. BUY DISCOUNT…

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