@maltonmuseum
Independent, accredited, and run by volunteers. Malton Museum holds a large collection of Roman artefacts and local history. Reopening 4th April 2026 Thursday - Saturday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm https://linktr.ee/enquiries.maltonmuseum
Our latest podcast is at the @maltonmuseum.bsky.social
Volunteer at a small Yorkshire museum Town Tours,School Visits,& Living History Recordings.See Roman cavalry links to modern horseracing
Learn new skills & make new friends.
Podcasts are on all podcast platforms
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Town of Culture bid – have your say
We think Malton and Norton have the potential to jointly become the first Town of Culture. We are asking you to contribute your ideas to help us build our bid.
Please take some time to respond to this online survey. The closing date is 9th March 2026.
You can listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts. (Apple, Spotify, etc..)
Or follow the links below:
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We are featured in the latest episode of the Grey Matters More podcast!
The podcast highlights the involvement of volunteers within local organisations, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.
Our second drop-in session is tomorrow afternoon!
Join us from 13:30 at Malton Museum.
Keep an eye on our social media for all the updates and information for the 2026 season at Malton Museum.
We will also be conducting much-loved town tours, such as Georgian Boom Time, Beer & Brewing, and Horses in Malton, as well as introducing a brand new tour exploring Charles Dickens’ Malton.
Malton Roman Festival returns for its fifth year and a Malton Regency Weekend awaits!
...the merchants who brought wealth and prosperity to the towns, and step inside a Victorian dispensary to see life in Malton before the NHS.
Roman Myth and Mysticism
Discover the essence of superstitions from long ago and learn magic's role in Roman life.
We are reopening on 4th April!
We will have two new exhibitions for 2026:
Monks, Merchants, and Medicine
Explore the influence of monks, merchants, and medicine on medieval Malton, Norton, and Old Malton, as well as the significance of St. Mary’s Priory. Discover the Gilbertine monks, meet...
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Free content alert! My new pod with the ace Dan Snow and History Hit about Caesar and Britain! If you have a mo, enjoy!
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Our first drop-in session is tomorrow morning!
Join us from 10:30 am at Malton Museum.
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Refreshments will be available at each of the events, and ticket holders will receive a special discount at The Talbot Hotel.
We look forward to welcoming you to the most glamorous event of the season, where all the ton will gather!
... entertainment in a Regency soirée.
The charity country ball will commence at 7 pm on 9th October in the Milton Rooms, followed by the soirée on 10th October at 7 pm in York House.
Dearest Gentle Reader,
You are cordially invited to the Malton Regency Weekend!
Start the weekend with a sumptuous night of Regency music and dance in the country ball of the season, and continue your Regency activities by joining us for an elegant evening of music, dance, and...
Tuesday 3rd March, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Friday 6th March 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
No booking is required - visit the museum during one of the time slots above.
For more information, visit our website here:
www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/get-involved/
Don’t forget - we are hosting two drop-in sessions next week for anyone interested in volunteering at Malton Museum.
Meet current volunteers, discover more about our museum community, and if it's right for you, join us!
Photos 📸
Winners of the International Curling Tournament 1907 - John Potter, William I’Anson and William Wilkinson.
Members of Malton Curling Club.
Various images from the 2014 Malton Museum exhibition.
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...Malton, travelled to Switzerland, where they won an international curling tournament.
In 2014, Malton Museum had an exhibition on the curling team, displaying photos of the team and curling equipment.
...Caledonian Curling Club and brought the sport with him to Yorkshire, first playing near Welham Road in Norton and later at the cricket club in Old Malton.
Regular match reports appeared in the local paper, and in 1907, William, along with John Potter and William Wilkinson, both from...
Team GB’s men’s curling team won silver in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, but did you know Malton had a thriving curling club over 100 years ago?
Curling was first introduced to the area in 1849 when racehorse trainer William I’Anson arrived from Scotland. He was a member of the Royal...
To find out more and download an application form, visit our website www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/.../voluntee...
OR come and say hello at our two drop in sessions where you can chat with our friendly volunteers over a cuppa!
Malton Museum, Tuesday 3 March 10:30 - 12:30 & Friday 6 March 13:30 - 15:30.
Are you passionate about life-long learning? We want to hear from you!
As an Education Volunteer, you’ll deliver a range of talks to audiences of all ages and abilities, enthusing them with your love of history.
Dressing up is optional...
Read about the Brontë’s connections to the area and what weary passengers would get up in Malton during their travels in the 1840s.
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Stay tuned for exciting announcements regarding this year’s programme, ticket updates, and information on how you can get involved.
📸Photo by James Glossop, featuring Equistry
The Romans are coming! 🎉🏛️
We are pleased to announce that this year’s Malton Roman Festival will take place on Sunday 19th July in Orchard Fields, 10:00 - 16:00!
And to commemorate the fifth year, it will be branded Malton Roman Festival V.
If you're interested in volunteering at Malton Museum and want to find out more, we're hosting two drop-in sessions where you can chat with our friendly volunteers over a cuppa!
Where: Malton Museum, Yorkersgate, Malton. YO17 7AB
When: Tuesday 3 March 10:30 - 12:30 & Friday 6 March 13:30 - 15:30.
What’s your favourite object in the museum?
“It’s got to be the tiny jet bear which was buried with a child in the Roman Camp.”
What do you love about volunteering?
“There’s a real feeling of comradeship with my fellow guides and assistants. I particularly enjoy researching the subject matter of our tours. Plus, when you get positive feedback from tour participants, it makes it feel really worthwhile.”
