28 October 2016 Please note that as of 28 October 2016, the Yorkshire Museum lift is out of order. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We would like to assure you that we are doing everything we can to get it back up and running. In the meantime, there is no lift access to the upper floor. …

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27 October 2016 On Saturday 19 November and Saturday 10 December 2016, YMT Cardholders will receive a 20% discount on their purchases rather than the usual 10%. This will apply to all products on sale at the York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum, and the majority of products at York Art Gallery (exclusions apply – please ask a member of staff during …

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10 October 2016 York Art Gallery has today been announced as the Family Friendly Museum 2016 by renowned charity Kids in Museums, sponsored by Philip Mould Gallery and Association of Leading Visitor Attractions. York Art Gallery came out on top against nine other museums and galleries in UK, including Egypt Centre Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Swansea), Hampton Court …

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5 October 2016 York Castle Museum recently welcomed members of the local branch of the National Autistic Society who delivered an Understanding Autism Talk as part of the charity’s ‘Too Much Information’ campaign in advance of the museum’s next Relaxed Opening on Sunday 16th October 2016. From 9:30am to 11:30am, the noises and sound effects will …

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20 September 2016 York Museums Trust and the York Theatre Royal are working together on a collaborative project to create a bespoke play for the Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre to perform at the York Castle Museum. The play will be inspired by the Museum’s First World War gallery and the research the curatorial team has …

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16 September 2016 Get your best smile and selfie-stick at the ready and follow the footprints around York to complete the brand new York Selfie Trail. Make It York has picked out the most iconic photo-spots in the city so you can take ten sensational selfies to make your Instagram followers swoon. Ten of the most iconic …

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13 September 2016 York Castle Museum has been named in the top ten museums in the UK in the Trip Advisor 2016 Traveller’s Choice Awards. The museum entered the top ten for the first time after receiving thousands of positive reviews on the visitor feedback website. More than 3,500 reviews are in the top category of “Excellent” with …

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13 September 2016 Be the among the first to see York Art Gallery’s new exhibition Flesh at an exclusive private viewing for YMT Card holders on 22 September 2016 from 2pm to 5pm. Paintings by artists including Peter Paul Rubens, Edgar Degas, Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin, Circle of Rembrandt and Francis Bacon will show how the body and …

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8 September 2016 Since its formation in 2002 YMT has developed into an innovative, energetic and successful organisation responding creatively and positively to a demanding and fast changing environment. YMT works closely with partners in York and the wider museums sector. We make a significant contribution to the economic and educational welfare of the City and wider region. …

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6 September 2016 A Relaxed Opening at York Castle Museum will take place later this month to enable those with autism to enjoy the museum. From 3pm to 5pm on Friday 16 September 2016, the noises and sound effects will be turned off and all the main lights will be put on so there will be no dark areas …

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