Art Heroes Trail
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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Paper Puppets!
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.
The Big Draw
Drop in art activities for all the family in York Art Gallery Studio to celebrate this year’s Big Draw! 11am – 1pm 2pm – 4pm
Dick Turpin’s Hangman
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.
Dick Turpin’s Hangman
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 Creatures Competition
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!
Encountering Lowry
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.
Dick Turpin’s Hangman
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.
Animal Handling
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
Dick Turpin’s Hangman
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.
Latest News
- Local school children make their own Melsonby Hoard!
- Aesthetica Art Prize celebrates its twentieth year with new exhibition at York Art Gallery opening July 2026.
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- Making more waves this May Half-Term at York Art Gallery
- York Castle Museum steps back into childhood this May Half-Term with school food, toys and games!
