York Museums Trust

Events - 15 Dec 16

Kirkgate Victorian Christmas – Thu 15 Dec 2016

Kirkgate Victorian Christmas

Date: Thursday 15 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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SOLD OUT – Early Years Explorers – Christmas Special #1 – Thu 15 Dec 2016

SOLD OUT - Early Years Explorers - Christmas Special #1

Date: Thursday 15 December 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: York Castle 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.

Be an elf and help Santa to pack the toys, go down the chimney like Santa, and find the stars in the Reindeer food.

£4.00 per child (admission applies for adults). This event has now SOLD OUT but repeats at a later time of 11.30am – 12.30pm on the same date – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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Early Years Explorers – Christmas Special #2 – Thu 15 Dec 2016

Early Years Explorers - Christmas Special #2

Date: Thursday 15 December 2016, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Castle 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.

Be an elf and help Santa to pack the toys, go down the chimney like Santa, and find the stars in the Reindeer food.

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

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Volunteer’s Gallery Talk – Thu 15 Dec 2016

Volunteer's Gallery Talk

Date: Thursday 15 December 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 15 Dec 2016

Art Shot Talks

Date: Thursday 15 December 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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SOLD OUT – Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol – Thu 15 Dec 2016

SOLD OUT - Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol

Date: Thursday 15 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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