Reflection and Human Connection Saturday 13 December, 2pm – 2:15pm Included in general admission | Book Now This short on-gallery talk is part of our Christmas Talk Series at York Art Gallery. Come along to hear the story behind some of our incredible works from Harold Gosney: Materials and Making – a moving set of drawings and sculpture inspired […]

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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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Sunday Sounds: Paul the Historical Musician Sunday 14 December 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 Christmas tunes throughout the day from […]

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Georgian Woman at Christmas Sunday 14 December |11am – 11:15am Included in general admission | Book Now This short on-gallery talk is part of our Christmas Talk Series at York Art Gallery, come along to hear about some of our incredible works – with a festive twist! Inspired by William Etty’s ‘Preparing for a Fancy […]

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Ghost Stories for Christmas by Edwyrdian Tales Sunday 14 December 2025 | 7.00pm – 8:30pm | £15pp | Sold out  Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting ghost stories set during Christmastide. Featuring bone-chilling tales from classic authors of the age including M.R. James and Marjorie Bowen, this live storytelling performance is sure to […]

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Victorian Carol Singers Monday 15 December 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Victorian Carol Singers will perform every Monday from 17 November until 22 December, with performances throughout the day. Get in the festive spirit and experience Christmas tradition with Same Difference Arts with their atmospheric live performances […]

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Green Father Christmas Wednesday 17 December 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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Sketchbook Circle Wednesday 17 December 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 […]

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Chocolates, Ghosts & Trees: Christmas in St. Helen’s Square Wednesday 17 December | 2pm – 2:15pm Included in general admission | Book Now This short on-gallery talk is part of our Christmas Talk Series at York Art Gallery, come along to hear about some of our incredible works – with a festive twist! Gather around […]

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Castle Kitchen – Mince Pies Thursday 18 December 2025 | Demonstrations throughout the day | Included in general admission – Book Now Join us in the Castle Kitchen for mince pie making. Demonstrations of Tudor and Georgian mince pie recipes will run throughout the day on Thursdays and Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas. Recipes […]

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