Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum 28 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 28 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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Wicked Wednesday £7 per child (capacity: 16 per session) Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session. Book tickets here (Please book Gallery admission separately) 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 […]

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Making Mosaics 29 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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Roman Storytelling 29 May 2025 | Included in general admission | Book now  Join us at the museum and be captivated and amazed with great Roman stories such as…  Romulus and Remus.  The trials of Hercules.  Queen Boudicca and the Iceni Rebellion.  Short stories, suitable for all ages, times will be advertised at the Museum. 

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A Roman treasure hunt 29 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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Creative Family Thursdays at York Art Gallery 10am – 4pm, drop in (no booking required) Included in general admission  Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays for artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an […]

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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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Making Mosaics 30 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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