Our Relaxed Openings are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter visit to the art gallery. The gallery provides a tranquil, spacious environment for visitors to explore without the need to worry about extreme light and sound levels, confined spaces, or large crowds. Our building is fully accessible (including the cafe, shops, toilets and […]
Five York lads, all called Tommy, dream of being soldiers and heading off to do their duty at the front. Meanwhile life at home in York is deeply affected by the war. Join the Tommys as they navigate their way through the streets of York in the First World War. Forward to Victory is a […]
Five York lads, all called Tommy, dream of being soldiers and heading off to do their duty at the front. Meanwhile life at home in York is deeply affected by the war. Join the Tommys as they navigate their way through the streets of York in the First World War. Forward to Victory is a […]
Five York lads, all called Tommy, dream of being soldiers and heading off to do their duty at the front. Meanwhile life at home in York is deeply affected by the war. Join the Tommys as they navigate their way through the streets of York in the First World War. Forward to Victory is a […]
Try your hand at making a paper Easter basket to take home (self-led activity). Free with admission, no need to book.
Visit the new ‘Chocolate Factory’ to discover more about the history of chocolate and enjoy demonstrations using chocolate to produce moulded eggs – you might even get to try some! Free with admission, no need to book.
Come to the Studio to dress up as your favourite art gallery character. Create a story about them to illustrate and take home. Available daily from 8 – 23 April, 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Set the tables to find out about foods of the medieval period. Available daily from 8 – 23 April, 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Meet a ‘monk’ or a ‘medieval lady’ to find out about life as a monk and become a scribe colouring in illuminated letter designs. Available daily from 8 – 23 April, 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
St Mary’s Abbey in York Museum Gardens once had colourful stained glass windows. Take inspiration from stained glass designs to make your own ‘stained glass’ using coloured cellophane. Available daily from 8 – 23 April, 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
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