9 January 2018
One of the most beautiful wedding venues in York will open its doors to future brides and grooms this weekend (Sunday 14 January 2018).
Set in the stunning surroundings of York Museum Gardens, the Hospitium will be set up and dressed so couples can begin to imagine how it may look on their special day.
The …
21 December 2017
York Venues has been nominated for two awards in The UK Wedding Awards 2018.
The awards website reads; “From fabulous venues to beautiful dresses, incredible jewellery to dream honeymoons, The UK Wedding Awards 2018 will identify and reward those key companies – from individuals and independents to high street favourites and designer brands – who help make the …
18 December 2017
Take an epic journey back to Jurassic Yorkshire, marvel at a private collection of Vivienne Westwood shoes and see the illustrations which brought the BFG to life, next year at York Museums Trust attractions.
In March, Yorkshire’s Jurassic World will open at the Yorkshire Museum, exploring the deepest oceans, tropical seas and ancient …
24 November 2017
Virtual Reality which immersed visitors into the Viking world has been named as one of the winners at this year’s York Cultural Awards.
The project, created in partnership between the Yorkshire Museum and DC Labs at the University of York, is the most realistic Virtual Reality of a Viking world ever created.
It …
1 November 2017
Three projects which York Museums Trust (YMT) collaborated with partners on have been shortlisted in this year’s York Cultural Awards.
York Castle Museum’s Forward to Victory theatre project with York Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre was included in the Best Cultural Partnership category.
The Viking Virtual Reality, created in partnership with DC …
31 October 2017
This weekend is the last chance to see two major exhibitions by York Museums Trust.
Viking: Rediscover the Legend at the Yorkshire Museum, in partnership with the British Museum, has been seen by more than 65,000 people since it opened on May 19. The exhibition features star objects from the museum alongside some of the most …
30 October 2017
Help your Vikings escape from the evil trolls this October half term as you make and play the traditional Viking game, Trip Trap Troll.
During the final week of the exhibition, Viking: Rediscover the Legend, at the Yorkshire Museum, use clay to mould your own miniature Viking warriors and terrifying Trolls along with your …
30 October 2017
This October Half term, take inspiration from the City of York to create your own artwork, just like the latest exhibition from Marinella Senatore at York Art Gallery.
From Ballerinas, to folk singers and artists; come along to the exhibition, A York Symphony, where Marinella Senatore has created artwork and a new video to …
30 October 2017
Put yourself in the picture this October half term with Professor Lenskapp and his fantasy car at York Castle Museum.
Reverse to the Edwardian era; the ‘Golden Age’ of Great Britain where you can enjoy the Edwardian pastime of novelty photography. Grab your goggles, fling on your flat cap and get into gear as …
Get that cosy Christmas feeling this December as the festive favourite It’s A Wonderful Life comes to the Yorkshire Museum on the big screen.
Consistently voted the best Christmas movie of all time, the heart-warming story will be shown in the museum’s 300 seater Tempest Anderson Hall on Thursday 14 December 2017. There will also be …