Discover one of the finest original medieval guild halls in the world, still home to the Merchant Adventurers whose 660 year unbroken tradition of entrepreneurship, wealth and experience has built York: from the 14th century, via railways and chocolate to the 21st century Science City.
Visiting the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
10th Century Traders Market: Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd February
The Hall is hosting the 10th Century Traders Market in conjunction with JORVIK as part of their Viking Festival from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd February. During this time the Hall is not open for general museum visits and membership passes (such as English Heritage) will not be accepted.
For more details on the market, please click here.
Admission Charge – No advance booking is required.
Please note that we only take card or contactless payments.
Adult: £7.50
Concession (Student or Senior over 65): £6.50
Child (16 or under): FREE with a full paying adult
English Heritage Members and Art Fund Members: Receive 50% off admission – please bring proof of membership.
York Residents: Receive 50% off admission – please bring proof of address or a valid York Card.
York Pass: Free admission with a valid pass.
We offer free admission for the following: MAX Card, Museum Development North volunteers, Blue Badge tour guides, carers accompanying a paying adult/child needing assistance.
For the price of just one visit, your ticket will give you 12 months’ free admission to the Hall. Tickets are valid for a full year from the date of your first visit and they can be used as many times as you like.
Help us further
By turning your admission into a Gift Aid donation, at no expense to you, allows us to claim from the Government an extra 25p for every £1 you spend.
Accessibility
The Hall is accessible to wheelchair users with level access from the Fossgate entrance.
We have a lift facility between both floors of the Hall.
The main entrance on Piccadilly (opposite the Coppergate Centre) has steps down into the gardens.
Groups and School Visits
We are happy to welcome group, school and educational visits to the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. With special prices for groups over 15 people and free admission for group leaders, this is the perfect time to explore one of York’s most unique buildings.
For more information on group and school visits, please see our tours page.
