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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

15 September, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. Fill your sketchbooks at this regular informal drawing group for Adults (16+ only). Take inspiration from our collection at York Art Gallery and enhance your drawing skills with the help and support of a community artist. The first session will be held on the 15th of […]

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Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in September and October 10:30am Book tickets here. Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to weird […]

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York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

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York Museum Gardens – Our Environmental Aspirations

York Museum Gardens – Our Environmental Aspirations

22nd September, 2pm, free, donations welcome. Book your place here. A 1 hour walk around the Gardens with the Gardens Manager, looking at areas where we have taken action to increase the flora and fauna diversity and the impact so far. Also covering our overall approach to responding to climate change and our aspirations to […]

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Queering Workshop with Community Curator Stephen Welsh, author of the article; The Hypermasculine Museum.

Queering Workshop with Community Curator Stephen Welsh, author of the article; The Hypermasculine Museum.

York Art Gallery Saturday 25th September 10am – 1pm Refreshments will be provided. Having an understanding of how collecting institutions, and their associated spaces have historically promoted heteronormativity and heterosexism is vital to have in any Queering project. Providing this analytical framework ensures that the process of Queering can address residual forms of prejudice and […]

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Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in September and October 10:30am Book tickets here. Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to weird […]

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York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

26 September, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, free Informal practical sessions for adults (16+ only), just drop-in and release your creative energy, in the company of others and with gentle guidance on hand. This is an inclusive session, suitable for all abilities. Art for Wellbeing is held monthly on a Sunday as follows; 26th September, 3rd October, 14th November, 5th December, 16th […]

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Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in September and October 10:30am Book tickets here. Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to weird […]

Read more >

York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

Read more >