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Early Years Explorers: Greeks

Early Years Explorers: Greeks

Early Years Explorers (two – five years old) Thursdays, 10am – 11am 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’ collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a […]

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Museum Baby: Emergency Services

Museum Baby: Emergency Services

Museum Baby (two years and under) Fridays, 10am – 11am 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 museums! Sessions are now FREE! Museum […]

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Early Years Explorers: Garden Flowers and Fairies

Early Years Explorers: Garden Flowers and Fairies

Early Years Explorers (two – five years old) Thursdays, 10am – 11am 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’ collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a […]

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An Audience with Father Christmas

An Audience with Father Christmas

Every weekend from 16th November – 22nd December with extra week dates including Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December. 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm  Online bookings only for 10:30am, 11:30am and 2:30pm sessions only. Create unforgettable memories this festive season with York’s favourite Father Christmas. Enjoy a truly enchanting 30 minute experience and capture […]

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Book Club

Book Club

Join the book club with a difference. A friendly bunch of people who are passionate about history, museums and books. Come along to any of the sessions for a lively discussion regardless of whether you like or even finished the book! Included in museum admission. No need to book. Book list: Collected Ghost Stories (Wordsworth […]

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Early Years Explorers: Christmas special

Early Years Explorers (two – five years old) Thursdays, 10am – 11am 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’ collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a […]

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Museum Baby: Christmas Special

Museum Baby: Christmas Special

Museum Baby (two years and under) Fridays, 10am – 11am 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 museums! Sessions are now FREE! Museum […]

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Book Club

Book Club

Join the book club with a difference. A friendly bunch of people who are passionate about history, museums and books. Come along to any of the sessions for a lively discussion regardless of whether you like or even finished the book! Included in museum admission. No need to book. Book: Jan 11 The Confessions of […]

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Low Sensory Experience

Our Low Sensory Experiences are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter visit to our museum. During the event, light and sound levels will be adjusted so it’s a less overwhelming environment. You’ll still be able to visit all the galleries, but there will be no dark areas and no sudden sounds. There is […]

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Meet Dick Turpin!

Meet Dick Turpin!

Highwayman Dick Turpin, was held in the prison buildings which now house York Castle Museum for the last six months of his life, and would have spent his last few hours alive in the Condemned Cell. Although known as a highwayman and a robber, he was sentenced to death for horse stealing and was hanged […]

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