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. Have a go at making your own tricorn highwayman’s hat. This is a self-led craft activity for families. FREE. Museum admission applies
Drop in art activities for all the family in York Art Gallery Studio to celebrate this year’s Big Draw! 11am – 1pm 2pm – 4pm
Discover some of the special features which help animals adapt to their habitats in the natural history exhibition, Extinct: A Way of Life. Explore and understand the reasons for animals’ adaptations. Design your own paper puppet creature adding all the amazing adaptations you like. 11am -1pm 2pm-4pm FREE. No booking required. Museum admission applies.
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. Meet York Prison’s hangman as he awaits Dick Turpin’s execution and tells the full story of the notorious highwayman.
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. Meet York Prison’s hangman as he awaits Dick Turpin’s execution and tells the full story of the notorious highwayman.
The Lost Creature Competition launched to primary schools across York in the summer term and was judged in June 2015. Join us to find out about the amazing adaptations of animals on display in the Extinct Galleries and see how the winning design has been transformed into a life sized creature that lurks within the Museum!
Join L.S. Lowry in the Gallery (played by actor Chris Cade). Discover more about Lowry’s life and his art work and have a go at some simple art activities.
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. Meet York Prison’s hangman as he awaits Dick Turpin’s execution and tells the full story of the notorious highwayman.
A chance to handle a variety of animals with experienced staff from Animals In-Tuition; from insects and reptiles to fluffy cuddly mammals. 11am – 1pm 2pm – 4pm Free. Museum admission applies
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. Meet York Prison’s hangman as he awaits Dick Turpin’s execution and tells the full story of the notorious highwayman.
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