Explore the amazing world of Roman Britain at the Yorkshire Museum this October half term (19th October – 2 November 2024). The Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books celebrates the release of hit historian Greg Jenner’s new book, Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy, with expert interruptions from […]

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Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen. Included in general admission  We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!  

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Wicked Wednesday Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session. Session 1 10.15am – 11am Session 2 11.30am – 12.15 pm Suitable for 2 – 8 year olds Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited! With the power of imagination, you might […]

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Wednesday 30 October 2024 10:30am – 3:30pm, drop in anytime (no booking required) FREE, included in general admission ticket price. Book general admission here Inspired by our collections and exhibitions, join us and for free drop-in creative workshops for all the family. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an […]

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Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen. Included in general admission  We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!  

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31 October 2024 10:30am-3:30pm   Included in general admission   Artist run creative workshops inspired by our exhibition The Art of Wallpaper William Morris & Co. Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays for a drop in creative workshop. In October half term we will be making William Morris inspired […]

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Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen. Included in general admission  We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!  

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission.   Ever wanted to visit a Viking? Run into a Roman? Follow the footsteps of a Fossil Hunter? Meet a Medieval Storyteller? …. A whole host of exciting characters will be dropping into the Yorkshire Museum this year! This is YOUR invitation to …. […]

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Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate Included in general admission, suitable for all ages Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16 November until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity […]

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Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate  17, 22, 24, 26 and 29 November 2024 and 1, 3, 6, 13, 15, 17 and 22 December 2024 Performances throughout the day, included in general admission  Join us at the Castle Museum this festive season, to take you on a journey of redemption, generosity and joy, in an immersive one-man […]

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