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‘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.

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 […]

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.

Dinosaur Activities

Dinosaur Detectives Be a dinosaur detective and solve the mystery of which dinosaur has been up to no good. There’s no need to book and admission is included with museum entry. 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Sea Dragons: Fact and Fiction Learn facts and myths that surround these amazing sea creatures. Enjoy craft […]

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 […]

Dinosaur Activities

Dinosaur Detectives Be a dinosaur detective and solve the mystery of which dinosaur has been up to no good. There’s no need to book and admission is included with museum entry. 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Sea Dragons: Fact and Fiction Learn facts and myths that surround these amazing sea creatures. Enjoy craft […]

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 […]