York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers 24 July 2025 Throughout the day | Included in general admission Book tickets As part of our summer celebrating York galas of the past, which were full of floral displays, watch live cookery demonstrations that use edible flowers, some from our own Museum Gardens. There’ll be tasters […]

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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture 24 July 2025 Three performances per day | Included in general admission Book tickets Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They […]

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Creative Family Thursdays! 24 July 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm | 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. Drop in anytime, no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied […]

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Flight of the Birds – Puppet Making 25 July 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission Book tickets Inspired by Summer at York Castle Museum and the spectacular bird of prey displays at Victorian galas, design and make your own bird puppet with Hoglets Theatre Company. Take flight and show off your creation […]

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 20 July – 29 August 2025 11am – 4pm | Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages Book now There are only two seasons in the Viking world. Summer and Winter. It is winter. Night and day are dark and […]

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York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers 26 July 2025 Throughout the day | Included in general admission Book tickets As part of our summer celebrating York galas of the past, which were full of floral displays, watch live cookery demonstrations that use edible flowers, some from our own Museum Gardens. There’ll be tasters […]

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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture 26 July 2025 Three performances per day | Included in general admission Book tickets Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They […]

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Sunday Sounds: Live Music at the Castle Museum – The Ran Tanners 27 July 2025 Performances throughout the day | Included in general admission Book tickets Join us on Sunday at York Castle Museum for live music from the past. The Ran Tanners are a pair of roving miscreants who (when not doing hard labour […]

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Summer at York Castle Museum: Gala Flower Making Workshop 27 July 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission Book tickets Join us for a fun and creative, artist led, flower-making workshop. We’ll be inspired by the beautiful summer floral decorations on our historic Victorian street, Kirkgate —perfect for families! Drop in any-time.

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 20 July – 29 August 2025 11am – 4pm | Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages Book now There are only two seasons in the Viking world. Summer and Winter. It is winter. Night and day are dark and […]

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