From mysterious figures to a Roman festival - Malton Museum reopens for 2026 season
Malton Museum reopens for the summer season on Saturday April 4.
The museum only has two rooms which are changed every winter so the museum can show more of its large store of exhibits.
The two rooms have separate themes this year reflecting Malton’s colourful history.
In the eastern room, the theme is Roman Myth and Mysticism where visitors will discover superstitions from long ago and learn about the role of magic in Roman Derventio.
You can see a smith pot made in the pottery kilns at Norton, with applied decoration depicting blacksmith’s tools, wheels and arms.
These vessels are thought to be associated with the worship of a smith god.
And earlier than there is a mysterious chalk figurine and possibly this was an offering to the pagan gods.
In the western room, visitors will learn about the influence of Monks, Merchants and Medicine, and the effect these had on Old Maltune (as it was then known) and St Mary’s Priory.
Learn about the Gilbertine monks and meet the merchants who bought wealth and prosperity to the town.
The museum’s displays team have recreated the interior of a Victorian Pharmacy – see some of the wondrous potions that were available to treat all manner of ailments.
The museum has worked closely with the Woodham Stone collection on this room.
Outside the museum there are town tours and summer lectures as well as Malton Roman Festival V on Sunday, July 19, with discounted early bird tickets available.
Malton Museum will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.30am to 3.30pm until early November.
Visit www.Maltonmuseum.co.uk for more. Admission charge £5.