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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 30 Mar 2025
Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 30 March 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

10.30am – 12.30pm, free

Art activities to release your creative energy!
Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing.
Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.  For adults (16+ only) and running one Sunday each month, there is no need to book for this workshop, session will start at 10:30am and run for approximately 2 hours, it is a practical art session which is suitable for all abilities.

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum- Mary Anning – Sat 5 Apr 2025
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum- Mary Anning

Date: Saturday 5 April 2025, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission.
Suitable for all ages.
Meet Mary Anning for short stories and object handling throughout the day.
Times will be advertised at the Museum on the day.

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Tales from the Trail – Sat 5 Apr 2025
Tales from the Trail

Date: Saturday 5 April 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail 
5 April 2025

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day
Included in general admission 

Do you know your grocer from your greengrocer?

Hardware from haberdasher?

Confectioner from chemist?

Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping as our Kirkgate characters and York Castle Museum celebrate the New Year with our fantastic museum trail.

Two slightly madcap Victorian characters will be on Kirkgate. Short scenes take place, each concerning a story or a bit of fun about objects to be purchased from the shops of Kirkgate.

 

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Creative Family Wednesdays – Wed 9 Apr 2025
Creative Family Wednesdays

Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Creative Family Wednesday

9 April 2025

 

Artist run creative workshop inspired by our collections and exhibitions.
Drop in anytime, no need to book.
Join us with all the family on Wednesdays during the school holidays.
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Tales from the Trail – Wed 9 Apr 2025
Tales from the Trail

Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail 
9 April 2025

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day
Included in general admission 

Do you know your grocer from your greengrocer?

Hardware from haberdasher?

Confectioner from chemist?

Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping as our Kirkgate characters and York Castle Museum celebrate the New Year with our fantastic museum trail.

Two slightly madcap Victorian characters will be on Kirkgate. Short scenes take place, each concerning a story or a bit of fun about objects to be purchased from the shops of Kirkgate.

 

New for Easter 2025: Step back into the 1960s for another exciting Tales from the Trail story. Details coming soon!

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Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery – Wed 9 Apr 2025
Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday
Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session. Tickets coming soon.
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.
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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 Thursdays! – Thu 10 Apr 2025
Creative Family Thursdays!

Date: Thursday 10 April 2025, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Drop in anytime, included in general admission tickets.
Artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays.
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Tales from the Trail – Thu 10 Apr 2025
Tales from the Trail

Date: Thursday 10 April 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail 
10 April 2025

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day
Included in general admission 

Do you know your grocer from your greengrocer?

Hardware from haberdasher?

Confectioner from chemist?

Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping as our Kirkgate characters and York Castle Museum celebrate the New Year with our fantastic museum trail.

Two slightly madcap Victorian characters will be on Kirkgate. Short scenes take place, each concerning a story or a bit of fun about objects to be purchased from the shops of Kirkgate.

 

New for Easter 2025: Step back into the 1960s for another exciting Tales from the Trail story. Details coming soon!

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum- Mary Anning – Sat 12 Apr 2025
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum- Mary Anning

Date: Saturday 12 April 2025, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission.
Suitable for all ages.
Meet Mary Anning for short stories and object handling throughout the day.
Times will be advertised at the Museum on the day.

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Tales from the Trail – Sat 12 Apr 2025
Tales from the Trail

Date: Saturday 12 April 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail 
12 April 2025

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day
Included in general admission 

Do you know your grocer from your greengrocer?

Hardware from haberdasher?

Confectioner from chemist?

Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping as our Kirkgate characters and York Castle Museum celebrate the New Year with our fantastic museum trail.

Two slightly madcap Victorian characters will be on Kirkgate. Short scenes take place, each concerning a story or a bit of fun about objects to be purchased from the shops of Kirkgate.

 

New for Easter 2025: Step back into the 1960s for another exciting Tales from the Trail story. Details coming soon!

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