York Minster has achieved renewed Accredited Museum status for its Undercroft Museum, Treasury, and Crypts, a designation awarded by Arts Council England.
The accreditation comes after a rigorous assessment process and reflects high standards in collections management, governance, public engagement, and the overall visitor experience.
Dr Helen Rawson, director of collections, cultural heritage and learning at York Minster, said: “The award recognises not only the high standards of care and management of York Minster’s extraordinary collections, but the fantastic exhibitions, events, and programmes which provide opportunities for public engagement for our diverse audiences across the year.”
The cathedral houses more than 300,000 historical artefacts, some dating back nearly 2,000 years to the site’s Roman origins.
Among the treasures on display is the Horn of Ulf, an oliphant gifted by a Viking nobleman, and the York Gospels, an illuminated manuscript that arrived in the city 1,000 years ago and remains in use today.
Dr Rawson added: “Entry to the Undercroft Museum, Treasury, and Crypts is included with a general admission ticket to York Minster, offering all our visitors the opportunity to explore our cathedral’s remarkable heritage.”
