Creative Families Saturday 22 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation.
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning Tuesday 25 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 […]
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: Pattern Prints Friday 28 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Design your own motif, inspired by the beautiful patterns found in Japanese textiles and woodblock prints. You’ll experiment with simple relief printing techniques to design and print your pattern in this drop-in family workshop.
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning Friday 28 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 […]
Evening in the Gardens – Cancelled Friday 28 August 2026 6.30pm – 9.30pm Tickets £7.50 per person (includes a complimentary cocktail on arrival) 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 picturesque grounds […]
Japanese Gardening Society Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026 10am – 5pm Free Suitable for all ages Members of the Japanese Garden Society will be on hand to share their knowledge and expertise in Japanese Gardening from construction and maintenance to restoration. The Japanese Gardening Society staff is located outdoors, in the Artists’ Garden directly behind York […]
Koto Japanese Harp Music Performances Saturday 29 August 2026 Performances throughout the day | 10am, 11.20am, 12.40pm, 2pm and 3.15pm Free Suitable for all ages Koto music will fill the air at York Art Gallery with live performances throughout the day by Koto musician, Michael. Experience the calming distinctive sounds of the Koto, a traditional […]
Making Waves: A Closing Celebration Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026 10am – 5pm Suitable for all ages Join us to celebrate the Making Waves exhibition by marking its closing weekend with a 2-day festival of music, workshops, creative activities, food and drink for all the family in York Art Gallery and York Museum Gardens. Saturday programme: Ippuku Tea Stand 10am – 5pm Free Suitable […]
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