Join us October Half Term for this family-friendly event! Be inspired by The BFG in Pictures and Roald Dahl’s imaginative descriptions of dreams to paint your own dream. Use watercolours to make your dream: all in our magical BFG cave. This activity takes place between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm and is included with your museum admission. There’s no […]

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Join us October Half Term for this family-friendly event! Take a trail around the museum as we look at some age-old myths about wolves, like werewolves and shapeshifters. Then, if you dare, meet the Big Bad Wolf himself! After that, take part in our very important debate about whether wolves should be brought back into […]

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Join us October Half Term for this family-friendly event! Private Wood from Pocklington is waiting to enlist you in the Army. Are you ready to travel with him and leave England behind? Find out about his story and how tough daily life was for one of our own troops on the Western Front. Become a […]

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Join us October Half Term for this family-friendly event! Rocks decorated with pictures, colours and messages are being hidden to spread happiness to their finders. These rocks have started to reappear around the world and be passed on for the next person to discover. Decorate your own rock with creative pictures, colours and messages. Once […]

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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 […]

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Museum Baby – Activities for children under two years old which include 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. They’re also a perfect introduction to museums. Old Fashioned Wash Day – listen to a story […]

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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 […]

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Museum Baby – Activities for children under two years old which include 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. They’re also a perfect introduction to museums. Traditional Nursery Rhymes – Knock Humpty Dumpty off the […]

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Don’t miss this ever popular and award-winning experience celebrating the true magic of Christmas past… Take a stroll over the cobbles of York Castle Museum’s twinkling Victorian street, Kirkgate, and experience the true magic and traditions of days gone by. Journey back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated over 150 years ago on […]

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Meet Father Christmas and Discover the Magic of Christmas Past Take part in our special Christmas trail, join in with festive activities, including gingerbread making demonstrations and craft activities, which lead to an unforgettable visit to Father Christmas. Join us in our Elf School where Father Christmas will be waiting with a traditional gift and […]

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