Jorvik Viking Centre

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction located in York, England. It was established by the York Archaeological Trust and opened in 1984. The centre is built on the site of extensive archaeological excavations conducted in the 1970s, which unearthed well-preserved remains of Viking-Age Yorvík (the Old Norse name for York), including timber buildings, artefacts, and organic materials.

The primary feature of the Jorvik Viking Centre is an immersive "time capsule" ride that transports visitors through a recreation of 10th-century Viking-Age streets, complete with sights, sounds, and simulated smells based on archaeological evidence. The experience aims to depict daily life in Viking York. Following the ride, visitors can explore galleries displaying thousands of genuine Viking artefacts discovered during the Coppergate dig, offering insights into the material culture and lives of the people who lived there.