Creative Family Wednesdays  29 October 2025 | 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission Book now Artist run creative workshop inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Wednesdays during the school holidays. Drop in anytime, no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must […]

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North 30 October 2025 | 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages | Book Now There are only two seasons in the Viking world. Summer and Winter. It is winter. Night and day are dark and the air is cold. Raids […]

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Saturday 1 November 2025 | Throughout the day | Included in general admission  Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day in our studio kitchen. This October half term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet spices traditionally made for Halloween. These treats are a symbol of community and remembrance in Christian traditions, used […]

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Sketchbook Circle Wednesday 5 November 2025, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Suitable for ages 16+ | £5 per person | Book here Pick up a pencil – draw and discover! Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this 2-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough. Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly […]

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Friends of York Art Gallery Selling Exhibition: Artists, Makers and Friends 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, and 15 November 2025 | 12pm – 4pm Sliding Water Gallery, 64 Marygate, York, YO30 7BH Free Friends of York Art Gallery (FYAG) are putting on a selling exhibition of art in order to raise funds for York […]

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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.

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Green Father Christmas Saturday 15 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Father Christmas returns to York Castle Museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 15 November until Christmas Eve, with an array of performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians will have known well, Father Christmas […]

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Sunday Sounds: The Ran Tanners Sunday 16 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Enjoy live carols and tunes throughout the museum every Sunday from 16 November until 21 December 2025. Get in the festive spirit with live, energetic performances of carols and tunes throughout the day from […]

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Art for Wellbeing Sunday 16 November 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm Suitable for ages 16+ |  Included in general admission | Booking not required 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 […]

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Victorian Carol Singers Monday 17 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Victorian Carol Singers will perform every Monday from 17 November until 22 December, and Sunday 7 December, with performances throughout the day. Get in the festive spirit and experience Christmas tradition with Same Difference Arts with […]

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