MALTON Museum will throw open its doors on Saturday to reveal its new exhibition - Malton Goes to Market.

The exhibition tells the story of the development of the market town in Malton, split into three annual displays.

This year the museum explores themes such buying and selling and changes to the town through time. Told through an array of objects, paper ephemera, photographs and an interactive map, the exhibition invites visitors to add to the growing story of the market town by sharing memories and stories of the towns’ rich history.

The exhibition also features a changing community element with Malton and Norton Camera Club the first group to showcase their photographs which capture the towns familiar today.

Objects featured within the exhibition include a selection of drawings and paintings from artist Dorothea Forsyth.

Dorothea was the wife of a local GP and lived at Forsyth House in Malton Market Place, which still bears that name today. The museum recently received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Our Heritage Grant and funding from the Arts Council England, Museum Resilience Fund. It has also been successful in obtaining a commission from Ryedale District Council.

Peter Addyman, chairman of Malton Museum, said: "We are extremely grateful for the support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. Their grants have brought a step change to Malton Museum's activities.

"We can be so much more ambitious in our planning and effective in presenting Malton's exciting and intriguing story to the public. This new exhibition, which I am sure people will love, simply would not have been possible without their help."

The exhibition open runs from Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 2, from 10am to 4pm, in the Subscription Rooms on Yorkersgate. Entrance is free. It will then be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, until October 29.

The museum has a varied event programme for 2016, including family workshops planned for the summer holiday and a range of events for adults including adult craft and handling sessions.

For information go to maltonmuseum.co.uk or phone 01653 691262.