Harland Miller Family Printing Saturday 2 August 2025 10.30am – 1.30pm | Drop in | Included in general admission Book now Join us for a family-friendly children’s printing event, inspired by our Harland Miller exhibition. Children can get hands on with wood type, and play with letterforms and colours, in this relaxed and supportive workshop. […]

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Sunday Sounds: Live Music at the Castle Museum – The Ran Tanners 3 August 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 3 August 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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Silly History Boys Circus Skills 5 August 2025 10.30am – 4pm | Included in general admission Book tickets The Silly History Boys will be delighting us with circus fun. Watch their silly antics and daring acts, then have a go yourself outside in the yard.

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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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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture 6 August 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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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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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture 7 August 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! 7 August 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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