York Museums Trust

Events - 23 Jul 25

Gala Poster Printing – Sat 19 Jul 2025

Gala Poster Printing

Dates: Saturday 19 July 2025–Sunday 31 August 2025, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Gala Poster Printing
19 July – 31 August
Throughout the day | Included in general admission
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Be inspired by Summer at York Castle Museum and the beautiful posters from Victorian galas and fairs to create your own amazing poster! We’ll provide all the materials and instructions you need to get creative.

This is a self-led activity, drop in anytime throughout your visit.

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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture – Wed 23 Jul 2025

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture

Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture
23 July 2025
Three performances per day | Included in general admission
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Join totally trustworthy Edwardian salesman Phineas Fickletickle at the York Gala Fair this summer as he (accidentally) attempts time-travel! Help him to visit York in Medieval times, Georgian times and even the 1960s! An immersive, interactive, fact-filled, fun and family-friendly promenade theatre piece with loads to discover and learn!

Visitors can follow these promenade performances which will run for 30 minutes.

Please note this is a standing performance and travels through the yard out to the mill area at the back of the museum.

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day.

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Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery – Wed 23 Jul 2025

Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday
£7 per child (capacity: 16 per session)
Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session.
(Please book Gallery admission separately)
Session 1
10.15am – 11am
Session 2
11.30am – 12.15 pm
Suitable for 2 – 8 year olds
Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited!
With the power of imagination, you might find yourselves swinging through a magical garden, jumping over mesmerising mountains or even swimming in a great ocean. All from the comfort of York Art Gallery.
The sessions will include games, singing and an interactive story.
Children must be always accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking.
Story Craft Theatre is a children’s theatre company created by Cassie Vallance and Janet-Emily Bruce. After setting up in 2018 they have hosted birthday parties, events and classes throughout the UK. Partnerships have included Castle Howard, National Trust, Rural Arts, Rowntree Park, Theatre 41 and York Theatre Royal.

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Creative Family Wednesdays: Viking North – Wed 23 Jul 2025

Creative Family Wednesdays: Viking North

Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Creative Family Wednesdays: Viking North
Every Wednesday from 23 July – 27 August 2025
10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages

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Artist run creative workshop inspired by the new Viking North exhibition.

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 be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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