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Celebration Trail

Celebration Trail

Celebrate our 80th anniversary by following and solving celebratory clues around the museum. Enter your completed trail into a prize draw with the opportunity to win a special gift. The trail will be available daily 26 May to 3 June. 50p per trail, admission applies – no need to book.

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A Legionary’s Life

A Legionary’s Life

Be put through your paces as you take part in our recruitment process to see if you measure up to be enlisted into the Roman Army. Learn about Lucius, Standard Bearer for the Ninth Legion, and make your own Eagle of the Ninth standard. This activity will take place daily 26 May to 3 June, […]

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If You’re Happy and You Know It

If You’re Happy and You Know It

Making art can improve your wellbeing. Drop-in to the Studio to paint, draw, doodle and relax. All ages welcome. The Studio will be open daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Included in admission, no need to book.

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The History of Party Food

The History of Party Food

Visit York Castle Museum as our 80th Birthday celebrations continue! Discover the history of party foods such as chocolate and how they are used for celebrations, and watch demonstrations in the Castle Kitchen – you might even get to try some! Demonstrations take place daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm […]

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Create at the Castle

Create at the Castle

We’re celebrating 80 years since our museum opened with traditional birthday crafts and games this May half term – why not join the party? This self-led family activity will be available daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Included in admission, no need to book.

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Half-Term Fun in the Studio

Half-Term Fun in the Studio

Did you know that making art can help to improve your wellbeing? Drop-in to our Studio to paint, draw, doodle and relax. All ages are welcome and materials will be provided. Available daily from 26 May until 3 June, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Included in admission, no need to book.

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Celebration Trail

Celebration Trail

Celebrate our 80th anniversary by following and solving celebratory clues around the museum. Enter your completed trail into a prize draw with the opportunity to win a special gift. The trail will be available daily 26 May to 3 June. 50p per trail, admission applies – no need to book.

Read more >

A Legionary’s Life

A Legionary’s Life

Be put through your paces as you take part in our recruitment process to see if you measure up to be enlisted into the Roman Army. Learn about Lucius, Standard Bearer for the Ninth Legion, and make your own Eagle of the Ninth standard. This activity will take place daily 26 May to 3 June, […]

Read more >

The History of Party Food

The History of Party Food

Visit York Castle Museum as our 80th Birthday celebrations continue! Discover the history of party foods such as chocolate and how they are used for celebrations, and watch demonstrations in the Castle Kitchen – you might even get to try some! Demonstrations take place daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm […]

Read more >

If You’re Happy and You Know It

If You’re Happy and You Know It

Making art can improve your wellbeing. Drop-in to the Studio to paint, draw, doodle and relax. All ages welcome. The Studio will be open daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Included in admission, no need to book.

Read more >