Echoes of Yorkshire: Museum & Gardens Illuminated

About

image: Created by Luxmuralis

Dates: Friday 24 October to Sunday 2 November 2025
Times: 6.00pm to 8.20pm (entry in 20 minute intervals)
Location: York Museum Gardens, York

Echoes of Yorkshire is an immersive light and sound installation created by Luxmuralis for the Yorkshire Museum and York Museum Gardens. Across ten evenings, visitors will experience projected artworks, contemporary compositions and landscape lighting that highlight the site’s history and the museum’s collections.

What to Expect

• A looped outdoor trail featuring multiple art installations, designed to take around one hour to experience.
• Projected stories of the gardens and the Yorkshire Museum, from the Roman period to its time as an Abbey.
• Highlights from collections that span 200 million years, including the Jurassic and Mesolithic periods, through to Roman, Viking, Anglo-Saxon and Medieval eras.
• Atmospheric lighting and original music that reimagines the architecture and landscape.
• Refreshments available to purchase on site.

About Luxmuralis

Luxmuralis is the artistic collaboration of sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper. The duo presents fine art through light and sound in heritage locations in the UK and internationally. Previous projects have included large scale works at venues such as the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Oxford and Limburg. Their practice places contemporary light and sound within an art historical context and brings visual artwork into public spaces.

Visitor Information

• Entry and timing: Ticketed entry is staggered every 20 minutes. Once inside, visitors may move at their own pace. The trail runs on a constant loop.
• Duration: Allow at least one hour to see all installations within the gardens.
• Suitability: The event is suitable for all ages and can be enjoyed by families.
• Accessibility: Assistance dogs are welcome. Please note that only assistance dogs can be admitted during the event.

Tickets

• Adults: £13.50
• Children aged 5 to 16: £9.50
• Under 5s: Free
• Bookings: Tickets are available via the Yorkshire Museum website. Book tickets online.

Why Visit

• Experience York Museum Gardens transformed after dark with light, colour and music.
• See the museum’s stories presented in a new format that connects ancient heritage with contemporary art.
• Enjoy an autumn evening event in the heart of York, suitable for residents and visitors.

Key Details at a Glance

• Event: Echoes of Yorkshire: The Museum Illuminated
• Creators: Luxmuralis, the collaboration of Peter Walker and David Harper
• Dates: 24 October to 2 November 2025
• Daily Times: 6.00pm to 8.20pm
• Venue: York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR
• Format: Outdoor, looped trail, approximately one hour
• Tickets: Timed entry every 20 minutes, advance booking recommended

FAQs

How long does the experience take?

The full loop takes about one hour, depending on the time spent at each installation.

Can visitors arrive at any time?

Entry is by timed ticket in 20 minute intervals. Once inside, visitors can explore at their own pace until closing.

Are refreshments available?

Yes, refreshments will be available to purchase on the night.

Is the event suitable for children?

Yes, the show is suitable for all ages.

Are dogs allowed?

Only assistance dogs can be admitted during the event.