Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with your children or grandchildren making Christmas Angel decorations for your home. Join an artist led day as you explore different techniques and materials together. See examples of angels within the collection of artefacts at the Yorkshire Museum and find yourself really getting into the spirit of Christmas. Bring a […]

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Meet experts and enjoy demonstrations and activities. 11am-1pm

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Meet experts and enjoy demonstrations and activities. 11am-1pm

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Drop in activities with clay for all the family. This parallel event is being hosted at the York Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Museum. No booking required. Free with admission.

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Drop in activities with clay for all the family. This parallel event is being hosted at the York Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Museum. No booking required. Free with admission.

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5.30pm – 9.30pm A chance for families to take part in a special evening event with free, fun and hands on activities. Plus, unique performances and the chance to hear world-class researchers talk about their work. There is opportunity to meet the experts to discover some of the latest discoveries and research on the Museum’s collections. […]

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Meet an artist, be an artist – bookable artist-led family workshops with Mark Hearld. Free with admission. Booking required – please phone: 01904 697979

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Follow our special art heroes trail to find out more about some of the special artists featured in the gallery displays. 50p per trail, includes reward.

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York Castle Museum is housed in buildings originally built as prisons for both debtors and felons. Its most famous inmate was highwayman Dick Turpin, who spent his last days here before being executed in 1739 for horse theft. Discover Highwayman’s Heist! – A special family trail around the museum, discovering both the truth and myths of Dick Turpin’s life as a […]

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Discover some of the special features which help animals adapt to their habitats in the natural history exhibition, Extinct: A Way of Life. Follow the clues around the Extinct Gallery to find the mystery creature, claim a prize and enter our prize draw.

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