Ryedale Folk Museum

We are excited to announce that the Ryedale Folk Museum's 2014 gallery programme opens in just over a week with Tim Parkin's exhibition -  Elemental.  With a series of stunning photographs from around the British Isles, Tim's photos are a study of our landscapes and nature's incredible colours and textures.  For more info visit http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk/art-gallery/

To hear Maurice reading some of his poems and to get a preview of his work click the video below: To hear Maurice explain and discuss his model tractors and other vintage farm machinery click below: The exhibition will be available to view until the 7th April 2011. "I never imagined them to ever be in glass cases, it was just a bit o'fun when it started." Maurice Atkinson. C.G

This month the museum and Gallery is hosting an exhibition of work from students at Yorkshire Coast college in Scarborough. The work is on display all round the museum and gallery. Work by students at the college was inspired by visits to the museum as part of their course. To get a taste of what's on display and to learn more about the project watch the video below: C.Gough

I have now successfully been able to do my voluntary work without having distractions, ie . parties.In the past I have been asked to do some voluntary work but haven't been able to, so now I have decided that it would be better if I did help! I helped Andy open a Gallery exhibition on F riday evening and it was great fun !! I didn't do much but, Andy said I was a great help which made me proud. But that isn't all the voluntary work I'll ever do ...