Monday 26 October 2026 10:30am – 4pm | Demonstrations throughout the day Included in general admission | Book Tickets Call into the Castle Kitchen during your visit, located off the Secrets of Dress gallery, to watch live seasonal cooking demonstrations throughout the day. This October Half-Term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet […]

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Tales of Nut-Crack Night Daily, Saturday 24 October – Saturday 31 October 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission | Book Tickets History Riot return to York Castle Museum this October Half-Term daily from Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October, with an array of family friendly performances. Join two eccentric Victorian characters for […]

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Inspired by Flaxman Exclusive Tour and Evening Performance of The Penelopiad at York Theatre Royal Monday 26 October 2026 5pm – 8pm £57 per person (includes tour of York Art Gallery and ticket to theatre) | Book Tickets via York Theatre Royal Join York Art Gallery’s Senior Curator, Dr Beatrice Bertram, for an exclusive tour […]

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Make and Play: Bayeux Tapestry Weaving Tuesday 27 October 2026 | 10am – 4pm Included in general admission | Book Tickets Celebrate the display of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, one of the Yorkshire Museum’s partners, by having a go at weaving in our craft room.

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Tales of Nut-Crack Night Daily, Saturday 24 October – Saturday 31 October 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission | Book Tickets History Riot return to York Castle Museum this October Half-Term daily from Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October with an array of family friendly performances. Join two eccentric Victorian characters for […]

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Bayeux Tapestry Tuesday 27 October 2026 Performances throughout the day (11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) Inside performances (12 noon and 14.30pm) included in general admission | Book Tickets Outdoor performances (11am and 1.30pm) in York Museum Gardens FREE Get to know the Bayeux Tapestry with HistoryRiot this autumn! […]

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Wednesday 28 October 2026 10:30am – 4pm |Demonstrations throughout the day Included in general admission | Book Tickets Call into the Castle Kitchen during your visit, located off the Secrets of Dress gallery, to watch live seasonal cooking demonstrations throughout the day. This October Half-Term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet spices […]

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Creative Families: Bayeux Tapestry Wednesday 28 October 2026 | Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission | Book Tickets Join us for a Bayeux Tapestry inspired craft session, celebrating its special display at the British Museum, guided by artist Lendita.

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Tales of Nut-Crack Night Daily, Saturday 24 October – Saturday 31 October 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission | Book Tickets History Riot return to York Castle Museum this October Half-Term daily from Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October, with an array of family friendly performances. Join two eccentric Victorian characters for […]

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Make and Play: Bayeux Tapestry Weaving Thursday 29 October 2026 | 10am – 4pm Included in general admission | Book Tickets Celebrate the display of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, one of the Yorkshire Museum’s partners, by having a go at weaving in our craft room.

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