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York Art Gallery Tickets & Visitor Guide

What to know about entry, exhibitions, and ceramics collections in York.

Prepare for your visit to York's public art museum, home to impressive paintings, decorative arts, and the Centre of Ceramic Art. While exploring the galleries and changing exhibitions, having the right ticket information ensures a smooth experience. We recommend verifying current admission details and booking options directly with official sources before you arrive.

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York Art Gallery tickets and prices in York: complete ticket options, discounts, and visitor pricing guide
Compare official York Art Gallery ticket categories, free-entry eligibility, and price tiers before you book in York.
Use this ticket overview to quickly understand admission prices for York Art Gallery, including adult, child, student, senior, group, and member options in York. The table below highlights current ticket structures, conditions, and extra notes so you can plan your visit budget with confidence.

York Art Gallery ticket pricing overview and admission policy in York

Paid admission

Pre-booking is advised to guarantee entry. Tickets include access to the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Prices listed exclude optional Gift Aid donation.

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York Art Gallery ticket categories, prices, and access conditions

Adult (ages 25+)
£9.00

£9.90 with Gift Aid donation

Child (ages 5-16)
£5.40

Must be accompanied by an adult £5.95 with Gift Aid donation

Child (under 5)
Free
York Resident Child (under 16)
Free

Valid for YO postcodes within City of York Council; must be accompanied by an adult

Young Person (ages 17-24)
£8.10

Valid ID required £9.90 with Gift Aid donation

Student
£8.10

Valid ID required £9.90 with Gift Aid donation

Senior (ages 65+)
£8.10

£8.90 with Gift Aid donation

Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children)
£25.94

£29.00 with Gift Aid donation

Family Ticket (2 Adults, 3 Children)
£30.44

£34.00 with Gift Aid donation

Art Fund Member
Free

National Art Pass required

Friends of York Art Gallery
Free
Concessions
Free

Claimants of means-tested benefits, MAX Card, Museum Association, ICOM, sanctuary seekers, asylum seekers, carers, etc.

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What are the ticket prices for York Art Gallery?

An adult ticket for visitors aged 25 and over costs £9.00, or £9.90 with a Gift Aid donation. Tickets for young people aged 17 to 24, students with a valid ID, and seniors aged 65 and over are available at the discounted rate of £8.10.

Does York Art Gallery offer discounts for families?

Yes, York Art Gallery offers family tickets. A family ticket for two adults and two children costs £25.94 (or £29.00 with Gift Aid), and a family ticket for two adults and three children costs £30.44 (or £34.00 with Gift Aid).

Do children get free entry to York Art Gallery?

Children under the age of 5 receive free admission. Children under 16 who are York residents with a YO postcode within the City of York Council also qualify for free entry, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Otherwise, standard child tickets for ages 5 to 16 cost £5.40.

Who qualifies for concessions or free admission at York Art Gallery?

Free entry is available to Art Fund members with a National Art Pass, Friends of York Art Gallery, and various concession groups. Eligible concession groups include claimants of means-tested benefits, MAX Card holders, members of the Museums Association or ICOM, sanctuary seekers, asylum seekers, and carers.

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