Get face to face with the Vikings of JORVIK Viking Centre. Explore York’s Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered the remains of the Viking-Age City of ‘Jorvik’. Journey through a reconstruction of the actual Viking-Age streets that stood here 1000 years ago, complete with sound and smells. See over 800 of the items discovered on site and learn what life was really like in our Special Exhibitions:

New! Are you a Viking?: The unique exhibition will bring together bio-scientific and artefact evidence to determine if visitors could have Viking ancestors.  Using computer technology, a 3-dimensional walk-through Viking wharf scene, graphics and interactive activities visitors will be able to investigate:

• DNA and gene mapping, using evidence generated by gene related studies

• bone material unearthed by archaeologists and used to map genetic disorders, such as Dupuytren's disease (known as the Viking disease)

• an oxygen isotope analysis of Viking-age bones and teeth, used to determine where people originate from

• archaeological environmental evidence, used to reveal what people ate, where the food came from, and what levels of pollution existed in the city of York at the time

• Viking migration patterns and trading routes to determine if this affected who and what was brought into York, revealed in the biological remains

• the assimilation of language and the development of dialects

• a comparative study with immigration and the cultural mix in today's society, with on-line links to relevant web sites.

  
  

New! Artefacts Alive: Tour 40,000 Viking-Age discoveries guided by holographic talking Viking Ghosts in this groundbreaking new exhibition. You will be amazed what you will learn using new ’expert’ interactive IT installations, which delve into the details of Viking life.

Unearthed: Discover the secrets of bones. A picture of life, death, battle, diet and disease comes to life through the examination of 10-11th century bones.

Opening Times:
(include summer/winter times)

April to October
(and JORVIK Viking Festival):
10:00 – 17:00 (last admission)

November – March
10:00 – 16:00 (last admission)
Closed Christmas Day

Opening hours may vary over Christmas and summer periods.

Admission Prices:
(include any concessions or off-peak prices)
Adult: £8.50
Child (0-15): £6.00
Senior / Student (with proof of status): £7.00
Family of four (2 adults and 2 children): £26.00

Special rates and packages are available for groups and school parties.
Joint packages are also available with DIG - an Archaeological Adventure situated within walking distance of JORVIK.

The centre is also available for corporate hospitality events.

Disabled Access:
(describe any disabled access if any)
Due to the underground location of JORVIK, for health and safety reasons only one wheelchair user can be allowed in the building at any one time. Please call 01904 543402 for details.

General enquiries: 01904 543 400
Fax: 01904 627097
Email: jorvik@yorkat.co.uk
Web: www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk