Come and meet costumed characters from York’s sweet past on Kirkgate, our recreated Victorian street. Look out for Sir Joseph Terry, Joseph Rowntree and Mary Ann Craven who will tell you about their world famous chocolates and sweets. Free with admission, no need to book.
The sights, sounds and smells of Roman Eboracum come to life! Come and meet the Legionary soldiers and their families in a colourful tented camp and learn about their weapons, armour, lifestyle, beliefs, food and more. Entry to the York Museum Gardens is free, no need to book. This event is part of the Eboracum […]
Visit the York Museum Gardens 3 and 4 June 2017 for a packed programme of free activities and demonstrations for this year’s Eboracum Roman Festival. On Sunday 4 June, you can take part in… 10.45am – Roll Call – Muster of the Legions 11.00am – Parade through York 11.10am – Birds of Prey Demonstrations with […]
Visit the Yorkshire Museum to be put through your paces as you take part in our recruitment process to see if you measure up to be enlisted into the Roman Army. Sessions take place 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm and are aimed at age 7 – 12 (but all are welcome). Free with admission, no need to book. […]
Learn how the City of York sent a chocolately gift to soldiers at the front during the First World War. Inspired by these tins, you’ll have the chance to make your own version with a sweet treat inside. Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Vikings recorded their stories by painting pictures on stones. Design and paint your own stone to take away of Viking Battles, Gods and Monsters. Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Get involved in our community art project; describe in words or pictures what ‘Being Viking’ means to you. The artwork will go on display in the Medieval Gallery from June to October 2017. Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Visit the Yorkshire Museum to find out about the lives of the 5,000 Roman soldiers who lived in the fortress at York – from what they wore and what they ate, to how they relaxed. Aimed at age 7 – 12 (but all are welcome). Free with admission, no need to book. This event is part […]
Visit the Yorkshire Museum and discover what we know about the lives of Roman children. We’ll look at what children got up to in school, work, play, and at home through the objects found from Roman York. Aimed at age 7 – 12 (but all are welcome). Free with admission, no need to book. This […]
Join us at the Centre of Ceramic Art, York Art Gallery, for a celebration of ceramics with professional ceramicists as well as a range of hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the day, including: Artist Kerry Jameson in conversation with Anthony Shaw Nao Matsunaga will be talking and demonstrating his work Live clay performance artists Chris Beale […]
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