Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture 30 August 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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Sunday Sounds: Live Music at the Castle Museum – The Ran Tanners 31 August 2025 Performances throughout the day | Included in general admission Book tickets Join us on Sunday at York Castle Museum for live music from the past. The Ran Tanners are a pair of roving miscreants who (when not doing hard labour […]

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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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Art for Wellbeing Sunday 19 October 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm Suitable for ages 16+ |  Included in general admission | Booking not required 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 […]

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Echoes of Yorkshire: The Museum Illuminated 24 October – 2 November 2025 Book now Light, colour and music surround you at the extraordinary light and sound installation created by internationally acclaimed Luxmuralis in the York Museum Gardens this autumn.  Immerse yourself in the story of the historic site with contemporary light and music showcasing the Yorkshire Museum’s […]

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North 26 October 2025 | 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm 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 the air is cold. Raids […]

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Explore, Play, Create Daily, Wednesday 29 October – Sunday 2 November 2025 | 10.00am – 5.00pm Included in general admission | Booking not required Book General Admission Here Throughout the gallery, families are invited to discover three engaging areas designed to enhance your experience and help you explore both the space and our wonderful collection. […]

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Wicked Wednesday Wednesday 29 October 2025  Session 1: 10:15am – 11:00am | Session 2: 11:30am – 12:15pm Suitable for ages 2-8 | £7 per child | Book Tickets Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited! Wicked Wednesday will be run by the wonderful Jenna Drury of […]

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Creative Family Wednesdays  29 October 2025 | 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission Book now Artist run creative workshop inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Wednesdays during the school holidays. Drop in anytime, no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must […]

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North 30 October 2025 | 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm 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 the air is cold. Raids […]

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