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Fingerprints of Time is an interactive exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum, York, which invites you to explore how we find out how old things are and how we make sense of the past.

Browse around our website to discover more about this fascinating exhibition, or click here to visit the Yorkshire Museum’s main website for information on prices and opening hours.

What our Visitors Think

’It’s very interesting and the children have enjoyed it. We’ve learned a lot and we liked being able to compare the same objects from different eras.’
’It’s good because there’s lots of stuff to do - you’re not just running round being bored!’
Visitors to Fingerprints of Time at the Yorkshire Museum, York