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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum 30 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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Tales from the Trail: Sixties

Tales from the Trail: Sixties

Tales from the Trail: Sixties  Times will be advertised at the museum on the day Included in general admission  Step back into the 1960s for another exciting Tales from the Trail story! 

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Roman Treasure Hunt

Roman Treasure Hunt

A Roman treasure hunt 30 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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Tales from the Trail: Kirkgate

Tales from the Trail: Kirkgate

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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Making Mosaics

Making Mosaics

Making Mosaics 31 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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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum 31 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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The art of butter-making

The art of butter-making

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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Saturday Kitchen: Victorian health and beauty

Saturday 21 June 2025 | Throughout the day | Included in general admission  See how cold cream, lip salve and toothpowder were made over 100 years ago and even try a sample! You can also find out about some of the weird and wonderful folklore ‘cures’ for common ailments.

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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

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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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

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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