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Eden Camp’s annual winter deep clean is underway to preserve history

5th Feb 2025

The deep clean at Eden Camp, the modern history museum in Malton, is underway – a thorough task needed to preserve and maintain the thousands of artefacts and displays across the historic site that includes 22 original huts in what is the only remaining prisoner of war camp in Britain.

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Plan your February Half-Term spy adventure at Eden Camp

5th Feb 2025

Eden Camp, the modern history museum in North Yorkshire, is set to transform February half-term into a thrilling, spy-themed adventure for families.

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Eden Camp welcomes back a piece of “Great Escape” history

12th Sept 2024

Eden Camp, modern history museum in North Yorkshire, has announced the return of a rare and invaluable artefact: the Jimmy James Table of Measurements. This handwritten document, created by Flight Lieutenant Bertram “Jimmy” James, one of the most notable figures of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III, records the meticulous dimensions of the escape tunnels famously codenamed “Tom,” “Dick,” and “Harry.”

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Eden Camp’s iconic blue Sherman tank to appear at the Yorkshire Wartime Experience

13th Aug 2024

Eden Camp Modern History Museum is excited to announce that its iconic blue Sherman tank will be making a special appearance at the Yorkshire Wartime Experience from 9th to 11th August. The unique tank is the only one of its kind in the UK, and showcases Eden Camp’s commitment to preserving military history.

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Forgotten Friday – The Channel Island Occupation

28th Jun 2024

In this weeks #ForgottenFriday, our fabulous Archive Assistant Trish has written about the Channel Islands being occupied during the Second World War!

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