Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 20 July – 29 August 2025 11am – 4pm | Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages Book now There are only two seasons in the Viking world. Summer and Winter. It is winter. Night and day are dark and […]

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Silly History Boys Circus Skills 22 July 2025 10.30am – 4pm | Included in general admission Book tickets The Silly History Boys will be delighting us with circus fun. Watch their silly antics and daring acts, then have a go yourself outside in the yard.

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 20 July – 29 August 2025 11am – 4pm | Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages Book now There are only two seasons in the Viking world. Summer and Winter. It is winter. Night and day are dark and […]

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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture 23 July 2025 Three performances per day | Included in general admission Book tickets Join totally trustworthy Edwardian salesman Phineas Fickletickle at the York Gala Fair this summer as he (accidentally) attempts time-travel! Help him to visit York in Medieval times, Georgian times and even the 1960s! An […]

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Wicked Wednesday £7 per child (capacity: 16 per session) Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session. Book tickets here (Please book Gallery admission separately) 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 […]

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York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers 24 July 2025 Throughout the day | Included in general admission Book tickets As part of our summer celebrating York galas of the past, which were full of floral displays, watch live cookery demonstrations that use edible flowers, some from our own Museum Gardens. There’ll be tasters […]

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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture 24 July 2025 Three performances per day | Included in general admission Book tickets 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 […]

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Creative Family Thursdays! 24 July 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission  Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays for artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Drop in anytime, no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied […]

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Flight of the Birds – Puppet Making 25 July 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission Book tickets Inspired by Summer at York Castle Museum and the spectacular bird of prey displays at Victorian galas, design and make your own bird puppet with Hoglets Theatre Company. Take flight and show off your creation […]

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 20 July – 29 August 2025 11am – 4pm | Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages Book now There are only two seasons in the Viking world. Summer and Winter. It is winter. Night and day are dark and […]

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