Date: Friday 18 November 2016, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

BBC History Magazine‘s weekend is returning to York for the second time and is bigger and better than ever before, with a line up featuring even more expert speakers.

From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 November the festival will be housed in the stunning Yorkshire Museum (Tempest Anderson Hall) in the centre of the city and the hub of the York Museum Gardens. On Sunday the festival will also be taking over the stunning 14^thcentury Hospitium.

Over 20 of the world’s leading historians and authors will descend on the city to share their passion for the past with fellow history lovers including Suzannah Lipscomb, Michael Wood, Janina Ramirez and David Olusoga.

For a full list of ticket prices, the talk programme and to book tickets please visit www.historyweekend.com/york.

You can also book tickets over the phone by calling 0871 620 4021.

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Date: Friday 18 November 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: York Art Gallery

Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the early years Curriculum. A perfect introduction to museums!

Fur & Feathers – Play in the fur and feather investigation area and listen to the bird sounds.

£4.00 per child (admission applies for adults) – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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Date: Friday 18 November 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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