York Museums Trust

Events - 9 Aug 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 – Sat 9 Aug 2025

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture

Date: Saturday 9 August 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture
9 August 2025
Three performances per day | Included in general admission
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Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and Edwardian periods, as well as the 1960s, so there’s plenty 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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Nosegay Posy: Floral workshop inspired by Victorian Summer Flowers – Sat 9 Aug 2025

Nosegay Posy: Floral workshop inspired by Victorian Summer Flowers

Date: Saturday 9 August 2025, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Nosegay Posy: Floral workshop inspired by Victorian Summer Flowers
9 August 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm | £30 per person

 

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Join us for a fun and creative workshop inspired by Summer at the Castle Museum!

Learn how to create a simple herb nosegay posy in this summer workshop with Mandy Barker of Floral Inspirations.

All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary.
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Admission to York Castle Museum is included for the day of the workshop only.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 9 Aug 2025

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 9 August 2025, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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