York Museums Trust

Events - 10 Aug 16

Tommy’s Trail – Wed 10 Aug 2016

Date: Wednesday 10 August 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Follow the trail through the 1914 Gallery to find out about soldiers in the First World War.

50p per trail (admission applies), no need to book.

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Amazing Maize Modelling – Wed 10 Aug 2016

Date: Wednesday 10 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Have fun with this natural modelling material. Just add a little water and these a-maizing pellets will stick together allowing you to build a mini human sculpture, piece by piece.

This activity is on daily from 8 August to 14 August at 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Make a Periscope – Wed 10 Aug 2016

Date: Wednesday 10 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Make a periscope to take down and peep over the trench wall outside in the Mill area. Self-led family activity.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Studio Drop-in: Fancy Dress Summer – Wed 10 Aug 2016

Date: Wednesday 10 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Be inspired by William Etty’s painting Preparing for a Fancy Dress Ball and dress up, draw your own portrait, design a paper costume and add your work to our collage (materials provided, suitable for all ages).

Sessions take place every day from 1 August to 31 August 2016, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Free with gallery admission, no need to book.

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Tommy’s Trench – Wed 10 Aug 2016

Date: Wednesday 10 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Meet our First World War soldier and help him build a section of trench wall. Find out about the daily life of a soldier on the front and be put through your paces in a drill session. This activity takes place in our outside Mill Area.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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