York — Museums and Gardens

I had done a few of the main attractions in York during my two previous visits here, so I decided to go to the Burton Art Gallery, the York Museum, and the National Railway Museum today. Loved the trains, especially the Pullman cars. At the art museum, they had a special exhibit called “Queering the Burton” which was really ingenious. They researched the history of the works in their collection to have a “coming out” for the gay and lesbian stories and themes that were previously hidden or untold in some of the paintings and sculptures. These works were tagged with special pink placards that contained “the rest of the story” that provided this additional perspective. It was simple but effective. The Museum Gardens, Dean’s Park at York Minster, and Clifford’s Tower completed the day.Read more