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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission.   Ever wanted to visit a Viking? Run into a Roman? Follow the footsteps of a Fossil Hunter? Meet a Medieval Storyteller? …. A whole host of exciting characters will be dropping into the Yorkshire Museum this year! This is YOUR invitation to …. […]

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Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session. Session 1 10.15am – 11am Session 2 11.30am – 12.15 pm Suitable for 2 – 8 year olds Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited! With the power of imagination, you might […]

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Creative Family Wednesdays

Creative Family Wednesdays

10:30am – 3:30pm, drop in anytime (no booking required) FREE, included in general admission ticket price. Book general admission here Inspired by our collections and exhibitions, join us and for free drop-in creative workshops for all the family. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Creative Family Thursdays!

Creative Family Thursdays!

Drop in anytime, included in general admission tickets. Artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.   Book Tickets for York Castle Museum Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and […]

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Victorian Stilt Walkers

Victorian Stilt Walkers

Included in general admission. Performance times may vary, please check at the museum on the day of your visit.   Book Tickets for York Castle Museum   These lovely chatty stilt walkers are here to celebrate their idol, ‘Queen Victoria’. They are full of facts about their ‘best friend’ and quiz the audience to test […]

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Mesolithic Life Comes Alive in York!

Mesolithic Life Comes Alive in York!

‘Britain’s Oldest House’ to be Built in Museum Gardens! 7 August to 1 September 2024  Just what is it like to build and live in a Mesolithic House? 11,000 years ago our ancestors were not just surviving, they were thriving and this summer, visitors to York’s Museum Gardens can see the challenges of building a […]

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Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session. Session 1 10.15am – 11am Session 2 11.30am – 12.15 pm Suitable for 2 – 8 year olds Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited! With the power of imagination, you might […]

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Creative Family Wednesdays: Star Carr Special!

Creative Family Wednesdays: Star Carr Special!

10:30am – 3:30pm, drop in anytime (no booking required) FREE, included in general admission ticket price. Book general admission here Join us on Wednesdays during the school holidays for artist run creative workshops inspired by our Star Carr exhibition delivered outdoors in Museum Gardens next to the Mesolithic Hut. Drop in anytime, no need to […]

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Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.   Book tickets for York Castle Museum Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and […]

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