Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Romans Friday 14 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 […]
Evening in the Gardens Friday 14 August 2026 | 6.30pm – 9.30pm Tickets £7.50 per person (includes a complimentary cocktail on arrival) | SOLD OUT Suitable for ages 18+ York Museum Gardens Experience York Museum Gardens like never before on a summer evening in one of York’s most beautiful settings. Enjoy private access to the […]
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: Mary Anning Tuesday 18 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 HistoryRiot return to the Yorkshire Museum with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around Mary Anning, a renowned fossil hunter. Hear stories of her Jurassic […]
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: Make a Splash Thursday 20 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! […]
Day Fever Silent Disco – CANCELLED Friday 21 August 2026 Doors open 6.30pm General admission tickets £20 + booking fees Age 18+ York Museum Gardens This event has been cancelled, for enquiries about the event or tickets, please contact GlassWerk. York Museum Gardens will be transformed into the ultimate outdoor dance floor. Join Day […]
Creative Families: Samurai Portraits Friday 21 August 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 drop-in family workshop.
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning Friday 21 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 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 […]
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!