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FIRST FLOOR William Smith’s Map Created in 1815 by William ‘Strata’ Smith, this represents the first complete geological map of this country.

The Towton Torcs MAP OF THE MUSEUM Welcome to the History of York GROUND FLOOR ROMAN YORK: MEET THE PEOPLE OF THE EMPIRE Statue of Mars This stunning life-size statue of Mars is one of the best preserved pieces of sculpture from Roman Britain. Roman Head Pot Mithras Plaque EXTINCT: A WAY OF LIFE

The Middlesbrough Meteorite The Middlesbrough Meteorite hit the earth in 1881. It is about 4.5 billion years old and was formed at the same time as the earth and the solar system.

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BASEMENT VIKING: REDISCOVER THE LEGEND The Vale of York Hoard One of the most significant Viking discoveries ever made in Britain; it tells fascinating stories about life across the Viking world. The York Helmet Lewis Chessmen On loan from The British Museum. ROMANS VIKINGS MEDIEVAL NATURAL HISTORY

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Viking: Rediscover the Legend Entrance and Shop After the Ice: Yorkshire’s Prehistoric People Female Toilets Roman York: Meet the People of the Empire Finds Lab Male Toilets Extinct: A Way of Life Science Lab Accessible Toilet and Baby Change Conference Space The Story of the Rocks: Star Objects School Lunch Space William ‘Strata’ Smith

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School Lunch Space

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