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Create the Wave! York Art Gallery’s Easter Programme 2026 

Date: 19 March 2026    Create the Wave! York Art Gallery’s Easter Programme 2026  Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April      Inspired by Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print    York Art Gallery is celebrating a hugely successful opening of a brand-new exhibition, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print! With world-famous prints such as Hoskusai’s ‘The Great …

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Finding Fossils, Embracing Nature and Getting Creative. Easter at the Yorkshire Museum 2026!

Date: 18 March 2026 Finding Fossils, Embracing Nature and Getting Creative. Easter at the Yorkshire Museum 2026! Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April The Yorkshire Museum is drawing on the natural world for its Easter programme with a focus on the famous fossil hunter, Mary Anning, creative activities inspired by botany, springtime trails in York Museum Gardens and daily talks …

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Tasty Treats from York’s Chocolate Past at York Castle Museum this Easter!  

Date: 16 March 2026   Tasty Treats from York’s Chocolate Past at York Castle Museum this Easter!   Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April      York Castle Museum celebrates all things sweet with a jam-packed programme of Easter treats, influenced by York’s confectionery past and present city-wide chocolate festival (running 1 – 5 April 2026)! Take part in interactive crafts, family activities, insightful  …

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York’s Roman Story Takes Centre Stage at the 2026 Eboracum Roman Festival

Date: 5 March 2026 York’s Roman Story Takes Centre Stage at the 2026 Eboracum Roman Festival Romans will once again descend on York as the Eboracum Roman Festival returns, taking over York Museum Gardens and venues across the city from 16-31 May 2026. The festival’s centrepiece, the popular Living History Encampment, will be held on Saturday 23 and …

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New Exhibition: Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard

Date: 11 February 2026   Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard  15 May 2026 – Summer 2027    The Yorkshire Museum announces first-look exhibition displaying internationally significant Iron Age find.    The Yorkshire Museum is delighted to announce that the internationally significant North Yorkshire Iron Age find, the Melsonby Hoard, will be displayed to the public from 15 May 2026. Following an incredible …

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Enjoy York Art Gallery in February Half-Term 2026 with workshops and crafting activities for the whole family. 

Date: 3 February 2026 Enjoy York Art Gallery this Half-Term with workshops and crafting activities for the whole family.  Saturday 14 February – Sunday 22 February 2026    This February Half-Term, celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at York Art Gallery and explore the incredible collection spanning 600 years. Wander through stunning exhibitions such as Harold Gosney: Materials and Making and discover amazing art in  …

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Enjoy a Viking takeover at the Yorkshire Museum February Half-Term 2026

Date: 3 February 2026 Enjoy a Viking takeover at the Yorkshire Museum this February Half-Term.  Saturday 14 February – Sunday 22 February 2026    This February Half-Term, explore the Yorkshire Museum’s star exhibition, Viking North, and celebrate all things Viking. Join immersive performances from History Riot on Tuesday 17 and Friday 20 February and listen to Viking tales from a winter camp with …

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Travel back in time this February Half-Term to a Victorian coaching inn with new immersive display, food tasting and family crafts at York Castle Museum.

Date: 28 January 2026   Travel back in time this February Half-Term to a Victorian coaching inn with new immersive display, food tasting and family crafts at York Castle Museum. Saturday 14 February – Sunday 22 February 2026.   Experience the Victorian way of life at York Castle Museum this February Half-Term. From Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February 2026, prepare to be …

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What’s On at York Castle Museum, York Art Gallery, and the Yorkshire Museum: February Half Term 2026 

Date: 19 January 2026  What’s On at York Castle Museum, York Art Gallery, and the Yorkshire Museum this February half term.    York Museums Trust is set to have an amazing February half term across York Castle Museum, York Art Gallery, and the Yorkshire Museum. Each of the sites boasts a unique offer linking to the amazing …

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Gold rings, jewels and medieval treasure: Gift a piece of Yorkshire’s history this festive season with ‘Adopt an Object’ at York Museums Trust

Date: 11 December 2025 Still looking for the perfect gift for the history-lover in your life? York Museums Trust has an incredible range of objects available to sponsor this festive season, including a stunning medieval gold ring recently acquired by the Yorkshire Museum. The ‘Adopt an Object’ scheme was launched by York Museums Trust in summer 2025 alongside …

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