‘When the World Changed Forever’ Trail
Follow our trail to find letters and objects in the 1914 exhibition. Discover them all for a fun sticker prize! 50p per trail with reward sticker.
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Explore at Castle
Explore what life was like during World War One through self-guided activities. Activities include: – sending information using flags (an activity called ‘Semaphore’) – testing First Aid skills using teddy bears – designing a campaign poster Daily 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, apart from Monday 6th and Friday 17th of August.
Street’s Alive – Up Our Street
Be amazed as Kirkgate comes alive, sending visitors to a forgotten age. Who will you meet ‘Up Our Street?’ Perhaps Dolly White the washerwoman? She’s never short of gossip or chores to do, and might need help with all her washing! Look out for all our characters across the summer and get involved in their […]
Race-A-Saurus
Make a dinosaur-on-wheels and somewhere for them to live. After that, have fun racing with them! 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. There’s no need to book and admission is included with museum entry.
Dinosaur Activities
Make a dinosaur from Play-Doh and create a dinosaur shadow puppet! Dino-Doh Tails Challenge Enjoy making your own two legged dinosaur from Play-Doh that stands up without a tail! 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. There’s no need to book and admission is included with museum entry. Shadow Puppets Create a cool dinosaur shadow […]
Pick A Favourite, Make a Wish
Be inspired by the Friends of York Art Gallery, who are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year with a special exhibition of their favourite works. See which one is your favourite and draw your own version, then visit our Wish List Wall to add your ideas for new artworks. If you’re completing the Arts Award […]
Pick A Favourite, Make a Wish
Be inspired by the Friends of York Art Gallery, who are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year with a special exhibition of their favourite works. See which one is your favourite and draw your own version, then visit our Wish List Wall to add your ideas for new artworks. If you’re completing the Arts Award […]
Race-A-Saurus
Make a dinosaur-on-wheels and somewhere for them to live. After that, have fun racing with them! 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. There’s no need to book and admission is included with museum entry.
Dinosaur Activities
Make a dinosaur from Play-Doh and create a dinosaur shadow puppet! Dino-Doh Tails Challenge Enjoy making your own two legged dinosaur from Play-Doh that stands up without a tail! 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. There’s no need to book and admission is included with museum entry. Shadow Puppets Create a cool dinosaur shadow […]
Explore at Castle
Explore what life was like during World War One through self-guided activities. Activities include: – sending information using flags (an activity called ‘Semaphore’) – testing First Aid skills using teddy bears – designing a campaign poster Daily 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, apart from Monday 6th and Friday 17th of August.
Latest News
- New Community Exhibition ‘Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork: York’s Confectionery Workers’ coming soon at York Castle Museum.
- Christmas at York Castle Museum 2025
- Enhance your greenspaces with wildflower seeds from York Museum Gardens!
- Adopt an Object: Sponsor a Viking artefact at the Yorkshire Museum.
- Contemporary art installations at York Art Gallery promise immersive exploration of light, sound and space
