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Broomstick Adventure with Hoglets – YORK MUSEUM GARDENS

Broomstick Adventure with Hoglets – YORK MUSEUM GARDENS

Sunday 29th October   Gatherings at: 10.15am-11.15am  11.45 – 12.45pm   1.30pm – 2.30pm  Ticket Cost: £10 per child Book Here  Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre for a spooky journey around the Museum Gardens.  Firstly, you will get to craft and create your very own Broomstick from sticks and twigs foraged from the Museum Gardens. After a […]

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Creative Family Wednesday

Creative Family Wednesday

Wednesday 1st November   Drop in anytime 10 am – 4 pm  Included in museum entry fee   Get creative with hands-on activities inspired by our collections and exhibitions with the help of artist Bea.  Perfect for families of all ages.   Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  

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Wicked Wednesday!

Wicked Wednesday!

Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery 1 November 2023 11am – 12pm, £7 per child, booking required Suitable for 1 – 5 year olds  Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session. Book tickets here Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited!   […]

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Creative Family Thursday

Creative Family Thursday

Thursday 2nd November   Drop in anytime 10 am – 4 pm  FREE    Get creative with hands-on activities inspired by our collections and exhibitions with the help of artist Bea.  Perfect for families of all ages.   Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  

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Story Craft Theatre – Knights of the Crafting Table

Story Craft Theatre – Knights of the Crafting Table

Thursday 2nd November Stories start at 1pm and 2pm (45 minutes each) Suitable for children aged 1-5 Included in museum entry Come and join Story Craft Theatre for a fun-filled and interactive storytelling adventure! Together, you’ll embark on a quest to uncover the secret of happiness and we’ll use our crafting skills to create a […]

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Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Book exhibition tickets here Join artist Jo Blaker for an anarchic celebration of breaking the rules of drawing. Each session Jo will help you to break a different drawing rule through experimental, playful and exciting activities to help you find […]

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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

10.30am – 12.30pm, free Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing. Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle […]

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Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Book exhibition tickets here Join artist Ellie Robinson for a fun, relaxed, and creative environment to explore the art of drawing. Each session will have a playful theme that is accessible to all ages and abilities; from drawing with light […]

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Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Saturday 2 December Father Christmas will be at York Castle Museum every weekend throughout December until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking […]

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Victorian Carol Singers

Victorian Carol Singers

Victorian Carol Singers Sunday 3 December 2023 At regular intervals throughout the day. ‘Celebrate Christmas with this performance inspired by traditional Christmas Carol singers: featuring classic ditties from the period (such as ‘O, Christmas Tree’, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ and ‘Hark the Herald’), certain to get everyone in the festive spirit! With comic interludes […]

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