This section covers a range of services offered by the service and hopes to provide answers to some frequently asked questions about the range and availability of our services.
The East Riding Museum Service helps people to enjoy the history and archaeology of the East Riding and the world of art.
Our team of specialist curators and educationalists builds up collections of objects, photographs, and oral history tapes; puts on exhibitions, lectures, and educational events; and produces publications - including teachers' packs, gallery guides, children's trails, and guide books.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that is not answered below, please contact us.
Who do I contact if I wish to loan, bequest or donate an item to the East Riding Museums Service?
If you have items that you would like to loan, bequest or donate to the Museums Service please contact Dr David Marchant on 01482 392771 or please
complete our on-line form.
How do I find out what events are organised by the East Riding Museums service?
Details are available through our on-line events diary.
Are there any admission charges for museums owned by East Riding of Yorkshire Council?
Beverley Art Gallery, Beverley Guildhall and the Community Museum at Goole are all free of charge. There are admission charges to visit Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Skidby Mill.
Which collections are available within the Virtual Heritage Library?
You can currently search collections of the East Riding Libraries, Museums and Archives services. More collections will be added as they become available.
What is the Virtual Heritage Library and where can I find it?
The East Riding of Yorkshire Virtual Heritage Centre is your gateway to searching heritage records information showing images where they are available.
You may use this service to select our information resources and search and retrieve the data. Visit the East Riding Virtual Heritage Library.
