Richard III Museum

The Richard III Museum is one of the most mysterious and attractive places in the city of York. The Monk Bar Gate, built in the fourteenth century as part of the city wall, served as a prison and police station at the same time until 1914, and in 1992 it was decided to convert these rooms into the King Richard III Museum.

Three rooms of the museum, one of which was completed by order of Richard III at his own expense, tell about the short reign of Richard III of England - from 1483 to 1485. The main section is devoted to the scandalous story of the murder of the nephews of Richard III - here each visitor will be able to think for himself whether the King was involved in the murder of the princes or it is just a historical slander. Those who wish will be able to get acquainted with the medieval newspaper chronicles and manuscripts dedicated to the events of that time.

The museum is of great historical interest and allows you to learn more about the history of the city of York, to look at it from different points of view.