York Museums Trust’s Open Weekend June 2017

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York Museums Trust’s Open Weekend

23 June 2017 York residents can visit three of York’s top visitor attractions for free on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June as part of York Museums Trust’s Open Weekend. York Art Gallery, the Yorkshire Museum and York Castle Museum are all free to residents over the weekend. Visitors can enjoy two new highly-acclaimed exhibitions: Albert Moore: …

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York Museums Trust Phone Lines Repaired

20 June 2017 The York Museums Trust phone lines have now been repaired and our central number is now contactable – 01904 687687 – which can be used for all enquiries regarding the Yorkshire Museum, York Castle Museum and York Art Gallery. Once again, we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience.

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York Museums Trust Phone Lines Currently Down

19 June 2017 Please note that the York Museums Trust phone lines are currently down, which includes our central number of 01905 687687 for the Yorkshire Museum, York Art Gallery and York Castle Museum. If you would like to contact us please do so via email at enquiries@ymt.org.uk. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope …

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York Art Gallery Project to be Presented at The Best in Heritage Conference 2017

13 June 2017 The Best in Heritage conference will bring together over 40 award-winning museum, heritage, digital and conservation projects from China, the United States, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Russia and Europe. The conference will take place 28-30 September 2017 in Dubrovnik, Croatia and is a rare international platform where official, private and civil society institutions can …

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Significant Court Ruling on Rates in favour of York Museums Trust

6 June 2017 York Museums Trust’s business rates have been reduced following a court ruling which could have a significant impact on the way English and Welsh museums are valued in the future. The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has ruled on appeals in favour of the Trust which argued that rates should be set based on …

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York Museum Gardens Feature Nominated For The Press People’s Award in the York Design Awards 2017

5 June 2017 A geological mosaic map in the York Museum Gardens has been shortlisted for The Press People’s Award in the York Design Awards 2017. Of the 33 schemes that have entered this year’s York Design Awards, 32 have put themselves forward for The Press People’s Award. This is the only award to be voted for …

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York Castle Museum Opens New Community Exhibition on York’s LGBT History

2 June 2017 Opening on Monday 5th June, a new community exhibition at York Castle Museum will reveal previously unheard stories from York’s LGBT history. ‘York Out of the Closet: 50 years of LGBT history’ will transform the museum’s 1960’s pub into an LGBT bar brimming with tales of love, struggle and pride. Visitors can discover …

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Roman Re-Enactors To Arrive in the York Museum Gardens on Saturday 3 June 2017

2 June 2017 As part of the Eboracum Roman Festival, Roman re-enactors will be taking part in military parades, siege weapon demonstrations, and a Living History Camp in the York Museum Gardens on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2017. The first Eboracum Roman Festival took place in 2016 and saw more than 28,000 people attend. This year’s festival takes place …

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Bag Search at York Museums Trust Venues

24 May 2017 In light of the recent attack in Manchester, York Museums Trust has increased security measures at all sites. With immediate effect, all bags will be searched and large bags and suitcases will no longer be allowed inside the buildings. This is for your own safety. We thank you for your cooperation.

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York Museums Trust Seeks to Appoint Three New Trustees to the Board from the Autumn of 2017

19 May 2017 The new appointments occur at an exciting time as the Trust pursues ambitious forward plans, including a major capital project for York Castle Museum, supporting the development of the Castle area as a cultural quarter; expanding YMT Enterprises to increase income streams and the resilience of YMT; increasing the frequency and profile of YMT’ …

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