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.
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 to our Extinct galleries and draw an animal under the guidance of a local artist. Will yours be a scaly, furry, feathered or spiky creature from the display? 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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for special activities inspired by Thor the Viking God of Thunder, with a different theme each week. 3 Aug: Belt Making – Add a metallic design to your own ‘leather’ belt. 10 Aug: Coin Striking – Meet our Viking character who will strike you a coin. 17 Aug: Curators Corner – Join us […]
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.
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