Paddle in the Surf: Mokuhanga Printmaking Wednesday 29 July 2026 10am – 4.30pm (Sessions run every 25-minutes) £15 per person, tickets available to purchase on the day * Suitable for all ages and abilities Join printmakers, Andy and Naomi to watch a live demonstration of Mokuhanga printmaking, a traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique. You’ll be guided through a short session creating 4 beautiful, printed designs inspired by ‘The Great Wave’ using rich Prussian blue […]
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.
Art Outdoors Fortnightly on Thursdays from 30 July – 27 August 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm Free* Suitable for all ages Come along to York Museum Gardens for an outdoor play activity, inspired by the Yorkshire Museum’s exhibition, Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard. *Please note, this activity is weather dependent. In the case […]
Creative Families: Samurai Portraits Friday 31 July 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Imagine and create your own samurai character inspired by the warriors and heroes featured in Japanese woodblock prints. You’ll experiment with simple relief printing techniques to design and print your samurai in this family workshop.
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning Friday 31 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 […]
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!
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Romans Tuesday 4 August 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Have you ever wanted to meet a Roman? HistoryRiot return with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around life in Roman York. Discover tales of the […]
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.
‘Making Waves: The Magic of Materials’ with Professor Helen Smith Wednesday 5 August 2026 | 12 noon – 12.30pm Included in general admission Join Professor Helen Smith, founding co-director of Thin Ice Press and Head of the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York, for an insightful talk exploring the materials of Japanese […]
Art Outdoors: Make a Splash Thursday 6 August 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! […]
