York Museums Trust

Events - 7 Dec 16

Kirkgate Victorian Christmas – Wed 7 Dec 2016

Kirkgate Victorian Christmas

Date: Wednesday 7 December 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Stroll along our beautifully decorated cobbled street, Kirkgate. Meet our Victorian residents and discover the stories behind the traditions of Christmas.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Sensory Tours: Ceramics – Wed 7 Dec 2016

Sensory Tours: Ceramics

Date: Wednesday 7 December 2016, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Discover the Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA) displays at York Art Gallery through touch and description.

Everyone over 16 welcome, especially suitable for blind or partially-sighted adults.

Free with admission – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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York Observatory Evening – Wed 7 Dec 2016

York Observatory Evening

Date: Wednesday 7 December 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

York Observatory in the York Museum Gardens is the major part of York Museums Trust’s Astronomy Collection. It was built in 1832 to 1833 and is the oldest working observatory in Yorkshire. Installed in 1981, its 4-inch refractor telescope was built by York man Thomas Cooke in 1850 and is still in use today.

Join us for our winter observing evenings to find out more about our telescope, the observatory, and the night sky.

Free drop-in sessions, no need to book.

This event also repeats 6-8pm on Thursday 5 January 2017 and Friday 3 February 2017.

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SOLD OUT – Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol – Wed 7 Dec 2016

SOLD OUT - Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol

Date: Wednesday 7 December 2016, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Walk along the cobbles of Kirkgate at York Castle Museum for an immersive and intimate production that will bring the magic of this much-loved Dickens Christmas classic to life. Find the true meaning of Christmas with Ebineezer Scrooge and enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie in these enchanting surroundings.

TICKETS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT.

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