York Museums Trust

Events - 27 Oct 16

Big Autumn Birdwatch 2016 – Thu 27 Oct 2016

Big Autumn Birdwatch 2016

Date: Thursday 27 October 2016, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

This is the time of year when birds are feeding themselves up for the winter, so why not join us in the Museum Gardens to do a spot of spotting?

‘Basecamp’ will be set up near the Multangular Tower lawn and two birdwatching walks will take place at 11:30am and 1:30pm, lasting about an hour.

The sightings will be recorded on a board at ‘basecamp’, and clipboards and pencils are provided. We’ll have tick-sheets available for anyone who wants to go off and birdwatch by themselves.

Free, no need to book.

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Spooky Shadows and Layers of Light – Thu 27 Oct 2016

Spooky Shadows and Layers of Light

Date: Thursday 27 October 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us for spooktacular fun this October Half Term!

What’s hiding in the shadows? Use transparent materials to make shadow puppets and window pictures at the gallery.

Activities take place between Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October 2016 at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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Superstitious Tales and Spooky Stories – Thu 27 Oct 2016

Superstitious Tales and Spooky Stories

Date: Thursday 27 October 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Join us for spooktacular fun this October Half Term!

Stories and activities for all the family throughout the day. There will be poems and stories suitable for the very young in our education room, and more chilling tales for older children in the Debtors’ Prison. Visitors will be able to learn about the superstitions behind some of the objects in the museum’s collection. There will also be the chance to make a witch ball to take home!

Activities take place between Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October 2016 at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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The Bloody Battles of 1066 – Thu 27 Oct 2016

The Bloody Battles of 1066

Date: Thursday 27 October 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join us for spooktacular fun this October Half Term!

As we look at the battles and events in York that led up to the Battle of Hastings join us this half term where you can create your own ‘tapestry’ on paper. Use a variety of art materials from charcoal to collage techniques to mark the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Fulford and the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Activities take place between Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October 2016 at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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Volunteer’s Gallery Talk – Thu 27 Oct 2016

Volunteer's Gallery Talk

Date: Thursday 27 October 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.

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Art Shot Talks – Thu 27 Oct 2016

Art Shot Talks

Date: Thursday 27 October 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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