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 and hear about their world famous chocolates and sweets. Free with admission, no need to book.
Chocolate and Sweet Treats – Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions with a chocolate shop role play area, chocolate box making and chocolate stories. Available every day from 27 July to 3 September at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free (museum admission applies), no […]
Viking stories were passed down through generations and were remembered and retold for hundreds of years. Make your own saga book with a twist! The direction your story takes depends upon the roll of a dice, then add your own pictures to make it really special. Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free […]
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 and hear about their world famous chocolates and sweets. Free with admission, no need to book.
Using your own communication aids, plus resources from the gallery, we will create our own original stories from the characters and scenes in the gallery, with added Song Box songs, props and movement to enliven the tale. For children and young adults who enjoy engaging with new spaces, multi-sensory experiences, colour and music. Family and siblings […]
Explore sweets from the past or see chocolate demos in our ‘Chocolate Factory’ – you might even get to taste some! Demonstrations take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Take inspiration from our new ceramics exhibition and paint your own paper plate so it smiles or frowns. Completion of this activity can be used to collect a sticker towards Arts Award Discover – click here to find out more. Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Chocolate and Sweet Treats – Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions with a chocolate shop role play area, chocolate box making and chocolate stories. Available every day from 27 July to 3 September at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free (museum admission applies), no […]
Drop in activity led by local artist Abi Hiskey exploring the animals who made a difference during the First World War. Develop your skills in drawing animals, inspired by images and stories from the museum’s collection. Completion of this activity can be used to collect a sticker towards Arts Award Discover – click here to […]
Viking stories were passed down through generations and were remembered and retold for hundreds of years. Make your own saga book with a twist! The direction your story takes depends upon the roll of a dice, then add your own pictures to make it really special. Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free […]
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