Viking warriors would protect themselves in battle with iron helmets and heavy, chain linked tunics. They would carry circular shields with their own colours and designs. Join us this week to make and decorate your own shield. Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.
Our Relaxed Openings are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter visit to our museum. During the event, light and sound levels will be adjusted so it’s a less overwhelming environment. You’ll still be able to visit all the galleries, but there will be no dark areas and no sudden sounds. There is seating […]
Join us at the Yorkshire Museum for a family-friendly film screening in our auditorium! Hiccup is a Norse teenager from the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. His progressive views make him a misfit, despite the fact that his father is chief of the clan. Tossed into dragon-fighting school, he […]
Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the gallery’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]
Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the early years Curriculum. A perfect introduction to museums! Vikings – Play with the Viking ship in […]
Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the gallery’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]
Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the early years Curriculum. A perfect introduction to museums! Seasons – Play with the leaves and pine […]
Our Relaxed Openings are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter visit to our museum. During the event, we will put our lights on full and turn off all the sound effects so it’s a less overwhelming environment. You’ll still be able to visit all the galleries, but there will be no dark areas […]
Join us at the Yorkshire Museum for a family-friendly film screening in our auditorium! Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Whilst charting the island’s unmapped territories, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons – and a mysterious dragon rider. Hiccup and […]
Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the museum’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]
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