Feasts and Foods
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.
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Medieval Monks
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.
Curator’s Talk
Want to find out more about the collections at the Yorkshire Museum? Our knowledgeable curators regularly give free talks that provide further insight into the fantastic objects we have on display. Today’s talk will be a Kids Special on baby sea dragons. Free with admission, no need to book. We may occasionally have to change […]
Chocolate Eggs
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.
Easter Baskets
Try your hand at making a paper Easter basket to take home (self-led activity). Free with admission, no need to book.
Stunning Stained Glass
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.
Who Wears What?
Follow a trail to find the people and characters in the artworks on display by looking at what they wear. Complete the trail and collect a sticker. Available daily from 8 – 23 April, 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. 50p per trail, admission applies for adults (children under 16 free). No need to […]
A Wardrobe of Characters
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.
Feasts and Foods
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.
Medieval Monks
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.
Latest News
- Gold rings, jewels and medieval treasure: Gift a piece of Yorkshire’s history this festive season with ‘Adopt an Object’ at York Museums Trust
- Japanese Prints in York: Full Details Revealed
- Residents of Melsonby fundraise for Yorkshire Museum to help with conservation and display of magnificent hoard discovery
- York Castle Museum works with local Christmas tree business, bringing festive cheer to its famous Victorian Street
- New exhibition showcasing incredible Japanese woodblock prints due to open at York Art Gallery in February 2026.
