The site hosts the Derwent Valley Light Railway, which maintains and operates historical locomotives on site.
It is the only museum in the UK to offer a comprehensive range of living history periods, from Romans to the 1940s, for educational groups.
The Yorkshire Museum of Farming collection includes rare examples of horse-drawn machinery dating back to the 19th century.
The park maintains a dedicated 'home front' area that recreates daily life in Britain during the Second World War.
It operates as a charitable trust focused on preserving the agricultural heritage of the North Yorkshire region.
Murton Park is a living history museum spanning over 16 acres on the outskirts of York. It is unique for hosting the Yorkshire Museum of Farming alongside the Derwent Valley Light Railway. The site features an extensive collection of vintage tractors, agricultural machinery, and stationary engines. Visitors can explore a reconstructed 1940s street and experience historical reenactments from various eras, including Roman and Viking periods. The park grounds house various farm animals, allowing for interactive experiences. It serves as an educational hub for local history and traditional rural life. The museum grounds include permanent exhibits of historical domestic life and trade workshops.
Beside the vintage locomotives at the Derwent Valley Light Railway platform.
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing as the park is primarily an outdoor site.
Check the event calendar online before arriving to catch scheduled steam train operations or reenactment displays.
Follow the designated walking trails to ensure you cover both the farming museum and the railway station areas.
Do not expect an entirely indoor experience; the site is largely exposed to the elements.
Operates on a seasonal basis, with limited openings during winter months; check for specific event-day closures.
Respect the farm animal enclosures and do not feed the livestock without staff permission.
