An exhibition of art textiles commemorating the First World War will go on display from May 6th in the Community Rooms at York Castle Museum as part of the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition. Threads of War: An Exhibition of Contemporary Textiles Inspired by the First World War is part of an ongoing project …

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Due to urgent maintenance the History of York Audio Visual Display in the Tempest Anderson Hall is currently unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will make an announcement as soon as possible when it is open to visitors again.

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Join History Wardrobe on Wednesday 6 May for a dazzling display of Fairytale Fashion. Once upon a time Lucy Adlington of The History Wardrobe planned a magical evening exploring Fairytale Fashion at York Castle Museum. On Wednesday 6 May from 6-7pm guests can step into their favourite stories as they enter a world of wonderful clothes …

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York Museums Trust is developing a new, free ‘Teaching Prehistory’ online resource pack and would like teachers of Key Stage 2 pupils to be involved in the development process through a focus group on 21 May. The resources will be based on objects from Yorkshire museum collections and will support the new National Curriculum for history. The …

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There is an exciting new offer available for booked groups of adults coming to visit York Castle Museum this year – they can go back to school! Our strict Victorian teacher will lead booked groups of ten or more adults in learning their three R’s, carrying out drill and an object lesson all in our …

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23 – 31 May 2015 Come along to this May half term see the brand new exhibition at York Castle Museum marking 200 years since the the Battle of Waterloo whilst at the Yorkshire Museum find out about William Smith, the founder of Geology and take part in some great map making and orienteering activities. Activities are included in museum …

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New commissions, Old Masters and more than 2,000 ceramic works will feature in York Art Gallery’s new displays of designated collections when it reopens on Yorkshire Day (August 1 2015). The gallery’s collection of Italian Old Masters will be displayed alongside substantial new research in The Madsen Gallery (previously called the Main Gallery). This will be …

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John Keane was announced as the winner of the Main Prize for the Aesthetica Art Prize 2015 at the exhibition preview yesterday evening. Keane rose to national prominence in 1991 when he was appointed as the official British war artist during the Gulf War, and has continued to investigate the most pressing political questions of our time …

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The myths and distorted truths that have shaped modern perceptions of Richard III will be compared to the historical facts, in a new exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum, York. Richard III: Man and Myth will use the museum’s nationally significant collections and loans from across Yorkshire to consider the life, times and legacy of …

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Get “dough-eyed” at York Venues Wedding Fair on Sunday 29th March with everything from dazzling dresses to delicious doughnuts available for your big day. Guests will find around 40 stalls offering services such as floristry, bridal dress designs, personalised stationary and quirky extras such as ice-cream carts and even a doughnut stand! Jennifer Chadwick, weddings and …

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