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! Ancient Civilisations – Find out about ancient […]
Sing in a natural setting and move with the plants in a series of events hosted by Converge. Each event will include performances and workshops run by our team of tutors and students. This includes a talk on the benefits of connection to nature for mental health and well-being as part of their continued support […]
Discover the diverse bird life of the Museum Gardens, and learn to identify some of the resident and visiting species during a walk around the gardens. Open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at The Plant Pavilion on the Artists Garden.
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 museum’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]
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! Telescopes – Look for stars with the […]
About the event Discover the wildlife that comes alive at night with Phil from Green Underwing. Join us for a night-time walk and activities as we explore what animals come out in the dark. We will be looking for bats, moths, beetles and more! Bring a torch if you own one (or borrow one of […]
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 museum’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]
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 World – Play with the inflatable […]
CoCA Day of Clay (York Art Gallery) is this year teaming up with Effects Design Market and the Craft Potters Association to bring ‘Ceramics + Design Now’ to York, a city wide festival with events, workshops, talks and two selling exhibitions – Effects Design Market and York Ceramics Fair. This festival of modern ceramics and […]
Join children’s book illustrator Stephen Waterhouse as he shows his colourful artwork – then have fun creating your own colourful characters and illustrations! This event is aimed at families and children and is free with gallery admission. For admission prices, please see our visitor information page. This workshop will run between 11am – 1pm and […]