Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.   Book tickets for York Castle Museum Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and […]

Read more >

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

Read more >

Included in general admission. Performance times may vary, please check at the museum on the day of your visit.   Book Tickets for York Castle Museum   These lovely chatty stilt walkers are here to celebrate their idol, ‘Queen Victoria’. They are full of facts about their ‘best friend’ and quiz the audience to test […]

Read more >

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.   Book tickets for York Castle Museum Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and […]

Read more >

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.   Book tickets for York Castle Museum Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and […]

Read more >

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August  10:30-4pm drop-in sessions, times advertised on the day (no booking required)    Ever wondered how you can turn nettles into twine or shale into decorative pendants? Join expert Chris Woodland as he introduces you to Mesolithic craftsmanship using natural materials and learn the skills needed for everyday life at […]

Read more >

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission.   Ever wanted to visit a Viking? Run into a Roman? Follow the footsteps of a Fossil Hunter? Meet a Medieval Storyteller? …. A whole host of exciting characters will be dropping into the Yorkshire Museum this year! This is YOUR invitation to …. […]

Read more >

17 August 10am-12pm £20.00 per person Book tickets here Join local watercolour artist and stationery designer, Kate Hall, for a special workshop inspired by Monet’s iconic waterlilies. In this beginners’ workshop you will learn to mix, layer and blend colour, embracing the fluid medium of watercolour. Throughout the workshop you will observe live demonstrations and […]

Read more >

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.   Book tickets for York Castle Museum Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and […]

Read more >

Included in general admission. Performance times may vary, please check at the museum on the day of your visit.   Book Tickets here for York Castle Museum   The Ran Tanners are a pair of roving miscreants who (when not doing hard labour in chokey or dodging the pressgang), play the  traditional music of Georgian and […]

Read more >