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Observatory, Museum Gardens
Observatory, Museum Gardens — observatory in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Observatory, Museum Gardens is a place of interest in Yorkshire. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the York Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is York, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area YO1.
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Place summary
The Observatory in Museum Gardens, York, is a Grade II listed building located in the unparished area of York, Yorkshire. It serves as an observatory, reflecting significant architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9612, -1.0880
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26548529 (CC0)
- commons: York Observatory JS1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Observatory, Museum Gardens?
- Observatory, Museum Gardens is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7FR), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- Is Observatory, Museum Gardens a listed building?
- Observatory, Museum Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Observatory, Museum Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7FR.