Object Encounter Daily 10.30am and 4pm Drop into Saville’s Chemist on Kirkgate to hear about modern Victorian medicine practice and the popular treatment of bloodletting. Discover how a 19th century scarificator was used to balance the blood of the 4 humours, blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm, in order to treat headaches, fever and many other ailments. […]

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Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning Tuesday 21 July 2026   Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) Included in general admission Suitable for all ages  HistoryRiot return to the Yorkshire Museum with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around Mary Anning, a renowned fossil hunter. Hear stories of her Jurassic discoveries […]

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Make and Play Daily, except Wednesdays, from Thursday 23 July – Sunday 30 August 2026 10am – 3.30pm Included in general admission  Drop into the Rec Room to enjoy self-led craft activities and play inspired by the Yorkshire Museum’s collections. Make a bug brooch or a piece of Viking-themed beaded jewellery. 

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Creative Families Every Wednesday from 22 July – 26 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages  Join artist Lendita for a creative workshop where you’ll make your own hoard of treasure, inspired by our exhibition Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard. 

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Sketchbook Circle Wednesday 22 July 2026 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm Suitable for ages 16+ | £5 per person* | Book tickets here *General admission to York Art Gallery is included. 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 […]

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Art Outdoors: Make a Splash Thursday 23 July 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm Free* Suitable for all ages  Join us in the Artist Garden, directly behind York Art Gallery, for an outdoor play activity, inspired by York Art Gallery’s exhibition, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print. Experiment with mark making techniques, play and create! *Please […]

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Creative Families: Sea Monsters Friday 24 July 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm  Included in general admission  Suitable for all ages   Create your own printed sea monster inspired by the strange and wonderful creatures found in Japanese woodblock prints. You’ll experiment with simple relief printing techniques to design and print your monster in this family workshop. 

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Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning Friday 24 July 2026   Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) Included in general admission Suitable for all ages  HistoryRiot return to the Yorkshire Museum with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around Mary Anning, a renowned fossil hunter. Hear stories of her Jurassic […]

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse Saturday 25 July  2026, 2pm – 4pm Adult only (18+) | £15 per person* | Book tickets here *General admission to York Art Gallery is included. Join us at York Art Gallery for Life Drawing Workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try […]

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Open Studio: Make and Play Every Saturday and Sunday from 18 July – 6 September  except 25 July and 8 August 2026 10am – 4pm Included in general admission  Suitable for all ages   Discover family friendly stamp and ink activities inspired by the Making Waves: The Art of Woodblock Print exhibition in The Studio. Experiment, collaborate and create! 

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