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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

10.30am – 12.30pm, free Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing. Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle […]

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Summer of Fun at York Castle Museum

Summer of Fun at York Castle Museum

Head to York Castle Museum this summer to explore over 400 years of York’s history! Travel back in time to our famous Victorian Street, Kirkgate, and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian York. Then explore our original prison cells that once held the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin! The popular outdoor Playbox, run […]

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Tom Sharpe: Mary Anning, The Fossil Woman

Tom Sharpe: Mary Anning, The Fossil Woman

Wednesday 26 July, 4.30pm, Free online talk / Streamed live on YouTube and the Yorkshire Museum’s Facebook page With Tom Sharpe Watch live on YouTube here More has been written about Mary Anning (1799–1847), the fossil dealer of Lyme Regis, than about any other geologist, apart from Charles Darwin. Separating the facts from the fictions […]

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Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning! Included in general admission Every Friday & Saturday in York School holidays (28 July – 2 September 2023) Meet Mary Anning at the Yorkshire Museum every Friday and Saturday during the York school holidays! Explore our new display, listen to Anning’s inspiring stories and have the opportunity to ask her any questions […]

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Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning! Included in general admission Every Friday & Saturday in York School holidays (28 July – 2 September 2023) Meet Mary Anning at the Yorkshire Museum every Friday and Saturday during the York school holidays! Explore our new display, listen to Anning’s inspiring stories and have the opportunity to ask her any questions […]

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Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning! Included in general admission Every Friday & Saturday in York School holidays (28 July – 2 September 2023) Meet Mary Anning at the Yorkshire Museum every Friday and Saturday during the York school holidays! Explore our new display, listen to Anning’s inspiring stories and have the opportunity to ask her any questions […]

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Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning! Included in general admission Every Friday & Saturday in York School holidays (28 July – 2 September 2023) Meet Mary Anning at the Yorkshire Museum every Friday and Saturday during the York school holidays! Explore our new display, listen to Anning’s inspiring stories and have the opportunity to ask her any questions […]

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Introduction to Botanical Watercolours

Introduction to Botanical Watercolours

Introduction to Botanical Watercolours 5 August 2023, 10am – 12pm £15 per person, booking required.   Book tickets here Join local watercolour artist and stationery designer, Kate Hall, for a workshop in botanical watercolours.  In this beginners’ workshop you will learn to mix, layer and blend colour, embracing the fluid medium of watercolour to create seasonal […]

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Dr. Anjana Khatwa: The Missing: Embracing equitable engagement for science and nature.

Dr. Anjana Khatwa: The Missing: Embracing equitable engagement for science and nature.

Thursday 10 August, 4:30pm-5:30pm, ONLINE With Dr Anjana Khatwa Imagine filling out a bingo card of famous TV presenters, authors and scientists who have contributed to our understanding of our natural world. David Attenbrorough – check. Chris Packham – check. Charles Darwin – check. All worthy, all notable but there is a significant part of […]

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Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning!

Meet Mary Anning! Included in general admission Every Friday & Saturday in York School holidays (28 July – 2 September 2023) Meet Mary Anning at the Yorkshire Museum every Friday and Saturday during the York school holidays! Explore our new display, listen to Anning’s inspiring stories and have the opportunity to ask her any questions […]

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