Creative Families Every Wednesday from 22 July – 26 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Join artist Lendita for a creative workshop where you’ll make your own hoard of treasure, inspired by our exhibition Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard.
Art Outdoors Fortnightly on Thursdays from 30 July – 27 August 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm Free* Suitable for all ages Come along to York Museum Gardens for an outdoor play activity, inspired by the Yorkshire Museum’s exhibition, Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard. *Please note, this activity is weather dependent. In the case […]
Creative Families: Samurai Portraits Friday 31 July 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Imagine and create your own samurai character inspired by the warriors and heroes featured in Japanese woodblock prints. You’ll experiment with simple relief printing techniques to design and print your samurai in this family workshop.
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning Friday 31 July 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) Included in general admission Suitable for all ages HistoryRiot return to the Yorkshire Museum with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around Mary Anning, a renowned fossil hunter. Hear stories of her Jurassic […]
Sounds of the Sixties Saturday 1 August 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Take a trip back to the swinging sixties as live music fills the Sixties Street with the soundtrack of a generation. From folk favourites to chart-topping classics, experience the music that defined a decade.
Open Studio: Make and Play Every Saturday and Sunday from 18 July – 6 September except 25 July and 8 August 2026 10am – 4pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Discover family friendly stamp and ink activities inspired by the Making Waves: The Art of Woodblock Print exhibition in The Studio. Experiment, collaborate and create!
Creative Families Saturday 1 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation.
Castle Kitchen Saturday 1 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission Come watch our cookery demonstrations throughout the day of Mrs Beeton’s picnic recipes including Balmoral tarts, Sponge Cake, Tea Cream and Apple Cheesecake. There’s a sweet treat to satisfy everyone’s palate and there’ll be […]
Gala Street Performance Tuesday 4 August 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission Suitable for all ages The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts!
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Romans Tuesday 4 August 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Have you ever wanted to meet a Roman? HistoryRiot return with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around life in Roman York. Discover tales of the […]
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