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Museum Monkeys Specials: Costume and Shoes

Museum Monkeys Specials: Costume and Shoes

Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions. Try on costumes, explore the ‘Shaping the Body’ exhibition and listen to the story of ‘The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe’. This activity takes place daily at 11:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm from Saturday 16 […]

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Celebrate our 80th Birthday! – Traditional Party Crafts

Celebrate our 80th Birthday! – Traditional Party Crafts

Visit York Castle Museum as part of our 80th Birthday celebrations! Join in with traditional birthday crafts and play pin the tail on the donkey. This activity takes place 21 and 22 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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Celebrate our 80th Birthday! – Chocolate Celebrations

Celebrate our 80th Birthday! – Chocolate Celebrations

Visit York Castle Museum as part of our 80th Birthday celebrations! Discover the history of chocolate and how it is used for celebrations. Watch demonstrations of tempering chocolate and making 80th birthday chocolates – you might even get to try some! This activity takes place 21, 22 and 23 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm […]

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Head to Toe: Muddle and Match Dress up Book

Head to Toe: Muddle and Match Dress up Book

Come and create at the Castle! Follow the clues round the galleries to find the different outfits. Collect the costume cards to build up your own muddle and match dress up book. This activity is available daily from 16 to 22 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. £2 per activity book (museum […]

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Early Years Explorers – Cloth

Early Years Explorers – Cloth

Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the gallery’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]

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SOLD OUT – Museum Baby – Dick Turpin

SOLD OUT – Museum Baby – Dick Turpin

This session has now SOLD OUT. Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the Early Years curriculum. A perfect introduction to our museum! Dick […]

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Early Years Explorers – Fur and Feathers

Early Years Explorers – Fur and Feathers

Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the gallery’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]

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SOLD OUT – Museum Baby – Soldiers

SOLD OUT – Museum Baby – Soldiers

This event has now SOLD OUT. Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the Early Years curriculum. A perfect introduction to our museum! Soldiers […]

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Early Years Explorers – Clay

Early Years Explorers – Clay

Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the gallery’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]

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SOLD OUT – Museum Baby – The Body

SOLD OUT – Museum Baby – The Body

This event has now sold out. Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the Early Years curriculum. A perfect introduction to our museum! The […]

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