Join our Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas under the garlands of our Victorian street, Kirkgate – the perfect way to feel festive! Today’s performances will take place at 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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A cheeky Christmas Elf has hidden children’s letters to Father Christmas! Follow a special Christmas trail and join in with festive activities to solve the mystery before meeting Father Christmas to receive a gift. £5 per child, which includes meeting Father Christmas and a gift. Admission applies for adults, no need to book. On Sunday […]

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Join our Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas under the garlands of our Victorian street, Kirkgate – the perfect way to feel festive! Today’s performances will take place at 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, and 1.15pm. Free with admission, no need to book. Please note that the museum will close at 2.30pm today.

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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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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 our gallery! Portraits – Look in the mirrors and try […]

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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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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 our gallery! Pottery – Paint with clay slip, play […]

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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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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 our gallery! Landscapes – Listen to landscape sounds, play […]

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The Big Garden Birdwatch is fun, free, really easy, and only takes an hour. If you love birds and want to help them, then this is your chance to do something that really counts. Come along to the York Museum Gardens to meet the RSPB and to take part. On Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th […]

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