Date: Thursday 11 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.
Date: Thursday 11 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.
Date: Thursday 11 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.
Date: Thursday 11 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.
Date: Thursday 11 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.
Date: Thursday 11 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.
Date: Thursday 11 August 2016, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday for a free talk from 12pm. The subject will vary but will relate to one of the displays in the museum.
Please note that as these talks are volunteer-led, we cannot guarantee that they will always take place. Please ring ahead on 01904 687687 or check with our Welcome Team on arrival in case of cancellation.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Thursday 11 August 2016, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Join our Welcome Team for our free 10 minute Art Shot talks daily 2pm- 2.45pm except for Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The subject will vary but will relate to the displays and collections currently on at York Art Gallery.
Free with admission, no need to book.
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