Date: Thursday 24 November 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the museum’ collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the Early Years curriculum.

Minibeasts – Find the minibeasts in the sand, look at minibeasts from the collection and make a minibeast collage.

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

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Date: Thursday 24 November 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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Date: Thursday 24 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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Date: Thursday 24 November 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Minerals are the building blocks of planet Earth. They make up the rocks that form our lands and underlie our oceans. They can grow into large, beautiful crystal structures: wonders of the natural world.

Get up close to a selection of one of the most striking parts of our collections: that of Lindsay and Patricia Greenbank, lifelong collectors with a passion for the minerals of Northern England.

£10 – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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