RAAC - York Castle Museum latest to be affected by crumbling concrete

The reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) has been found at York Castle Museum.

York Museum's Trust received confirmation the Raac was in roofing of the north side of the building which houses Kirkgate, the Period Rooms and Shaping the Body.

In line with government guidelines the building will remain partially closed until the necessary specialist inspections have been carried out.

The rest of York Castle Museum, including the Prison Cells, the Sixties Gallery and the First World War Gallery will remain open.

Kathryn Blacker, Chief Executive of York Museums Trust said.

“Closing this part of the museum is a sensible precautionary measure. We’re doing all we can to ensure the necessary inspections take place as soon as possible and are planning for any potential actions we will need to put place when we receive the results of the inspection.”

Ticket prices are reduced whilst the museum is partially closed.

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