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
Hall Closed: Monday 23rd December 2024 – Sunday 12th January 2025
The Hall and Merchant’s Coffee House will close at 3.00pm on Sunday 22nd December. We will reopen at 10.00am on Monday 13th January.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Admission Charge – No advance booking is required.
Please note that we are only taking card payments at this time.
Adult: £7.00
Concession (Student or Senior over 65): £6.00
Child (16 or under): FREE with a full paying adult
English Heritage 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, Art Fund, Museum Development Yorkshire volunteers, Blue Badge Tour guides and carers accompanying a paying adult/child needing assistance.
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.
