Pace Egg making and decorating 21 April 2025 | Included in general admission | Times advertised at the museum on the day Join us in the Castle Kitchen during the Easter Holidays as we demonstrate how to make and create Pace Eggs, an old and seasonal tradition in northern England. Watch the team naturally dye […]

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10.30am – 12.30pm, free Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing. Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle […]

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Sunday 11 May 2025 10am -5pm   Organised by Eimaan Culture and Community Services Please see their website here: York Health & Arts Mela — Your Site Title The Award Winning York Health & Arts Mela is a free event open to anyone who wants to learn more about NHS services, voluntary sector services, the […]

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10.30am – 12.30pm, free Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing. Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle […]

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Roman Living History Camp in York Museum Gardens 24 and 25 May 2025 | 10am – 5pm | Free admission  Romans will once again take over York Museum Gardens with a living history encampment demonstrating the Roman way of life. This is a family friendly and free event for everyone to enjoy. Explore the day-to-day lives of […]

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Making Mosaics 24 May 2025 | Included in general admission | Book now Make a mosaic inspired by our beautiful Roman mosaic at the Yorkshire Museum in this fun and informal drop in workshop suitable for all the family.  Suitable for all ages. Drop-in throughout the day.

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Tales from the Trail: Kirkgate  Times will be advertised at the museum on the day Included in general admission  Do you know your grocer’s from your greengrocer’s? Hardware from haberdasher’s? Confectioner’s from chemist’s? ……. ( hope so!) Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping with our Kirkgate characters. Pick up a copy of our free […]

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum 24 May 2025 | Included in general admission | Book now Ever wanted to run into a Roman?  This is YOUR invitation to ….  …….. MEET ME AT THE YORKSHIRE!  Suitable for all ages. Short stories, music, games and object handling throughout the day. Times will be advertised at […]

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A Roman treasure hunt 24 May 2025 10am-3pm A free activity for families spread across the city, from the Yorkshire Museum to DIG in St Saviourgate. Participants will help save Eboracum from disaster, whilst learning about life in Roman York.   The trails runs 24-25 May, and 28-30 May from 10am to 3pm.

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Sessions will be throughout the day on Saturday 24th, Thursday 29th and 31st May 2025 | 10:30am-4pm Included in the general admission tickets    Find out how butter was made at home in live demonstrations throughout the day. You might even get the chance to churn some yourself!

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