Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
Malton
Visit Eden Camp Modern History Museum, located near Malton in North Yorkshire and be transported back to wartime Britain. This authentic 6-acre site Museum is constructed from the huts of an original Prisoner of War Camp, originally built in 1942.
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Description
For an excellent family day out and a great learning experience, Eden Camp is the original and only Modern History Theme Museum of its kind in the world and is a tribute to the people of World War II. The Museum was opened back in 1987.
Experience the hardships, drama and humour of those bygone days and take in the smells, sights and sounds of those dangerous years. Each hut tells its own story of this country at war – starting with Hut 1 portraying the rise of Hitler, the birth of the Nazi party and Chamberlain’s dramatic radio broadcast announcement at 11am on 3rd September 1939, announcing the declaration of war, followed by (Hut 2) The Home Front – finishing with huts 24-29 (spanning the years from 1919-1945) ‘The Museum within a Museum’, plus the Prefab & Dig for Victory Garden, Mess Huts 1-3, a site with military vehicles and hardware and the Garage.
Why not eat, drink and forget rationing in WinStan’s Bunker Cafe and Officers’ Mess, or enjoy a drink in the Garrison Cinema Bar?
Eden Camp is located at the Junction A64 York to Scarborough Road and the A169 Malton to Pickering Road, and is just under an hour’s drive from the popular and historic coastal resort of Whitby.
Features and facilities
Features
Award Winning Museum – known to be the only one of its kind in the world
Museum is constructed in the huts of an original Prisoner of War Camp built in 1942
Military Vehicles (growing collection of World War II vehiches: tanks, wagons, gun carriers etc.)
Original ‘Prefab’ Bungalow with ‘Dig for Victory’ Garden
Each Hut is themed (blitz, street at war including ‘make do & mend’ and fashions, home front, black market, U Boat menace, prisoners of war, Civil Defence, Women at War etc.
Mess 1, 2 + 3 incorporating Museum in Miniature ans RNPS Display, Human Torpedos, Admiral Birindelli Hut, Italian Underwater Human Torpedo etc
Wonderful, educational day out for all the family (allow 3-4 hours for a visit)
Facilities
WinStan’s Bunker Cafe and Officers’ Mess Tearooms
Garrison Cinema Bar
Children’s Play Area
Picnic Area
Junior Assault Course
Gift Shop
Junior Assault Course (subject to weather conditions) – age range 2-12 years
Fully accessible for the disabled and visually impaired with braille sheets and audio tapes available
Ample FREE ONSITE PARKING for up to 30 coaches and 400 vehicles including mini buses, motor homes and caravans
Dogs allowed, but MUST be on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed in café/Officers’ Mess, children’s play area or gift shop.
Prices
Please check Eden Camp’s website for further info on admission prices.
Opening times
For opening times and admission price please check the website.
