York Museums Trust

Events - 8 Mar 15

International Women’s Day: ScienceGrrl at the Yorkshire Museum – Sun 8 Mar 2015

Date: Sunday 8 March 2015, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Top female scientists will be hosting a day of hands on demonstrations and amazing gadgets at the Yorkshire Museum to celebrate International Women’s Day.

The York branch of ScienceGrrl are hoping to share their passion for all things scientific, including talking about their research (such as biology, nuclear physics, particle detection development and astronomy) and showcasing demonstrations using diamonds, radioactive rocks and microscopes.

The Cosmodome, a mobile planetarium, will also be running, with sessions available for sign-up on the day.

The event is included in the admission price to the Yorkshire Museum, which is FREE to York Card Holders and is suitable for all ages.

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Mother’s Day Special – Jingle Jangle Silver Bangle! – Sun 8 Mar 2015

Date: Sunday 8 March 2015, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Dads, daughters, sons and Mums – spend some time together looking at the Yorkshire Museum’s star objects for inspiration to make your Mum or loved one something to treasure this Mothers Day. Work alongside textile artist Griselda Goldsbrough to create a bracelet in fabric, buttons and beads.

£4 per child. FREE for holders of a valid York Card.

Museum Admission applies.

To book a place ring York Museums Trust on 01904 687633.

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Life Class: Working from the Model – Sun 8 Mar 2015

Date: Sunday 8 March 2015, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Laraine Simpson, our experienced artist and tutor, will guide you through your own experiments with OPAQUES techniques and the use of colour in painting the nude figure.

Although primarily a painting workshop, we will also use other drawing media, such as pencils, oil pastels, etc.

£30 per person.

For more information please visit www.yortime.org.uk or phone 01904 552806 or email york.learning@york.gov.uk

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Garden Tours – Sun 8 Mar 2015

Date: Sunday 8 March 2015, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Dig deeper into the stories behind York Museum Gardens with our experienced and knowledgeable tour guides.

Sundays 1pm – 2pm, meet inside Museum Street Gates.

Free, no need to book.

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