York Museums Trust

Events - 11 May 17

Early Years Explorers – Touch – Thu 11 May 2017

Early Years Explorers – Touch

Date: Thursday 11 May 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: York Art Gallery

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 gallery’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the Early Years curriculum.

Touch – Make a feely collage, guess what is in the mystery bags and make a den with various texture materials.

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

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Thu 11 May 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Thursday 11 May 2017, 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Join one of our costumed guides on our famous Victorian street Kirkgate every day at 11.45am and 3.00pm for a free 15 minute informal talk.

Each talk is different but will provide an introduction to Kirkgate, the history of York Castle Museum, and the objects on display, as well as the people who lived and worked in York during the Victorian period of 1870-1901.

Please note that talks are subject to the availability of our guides.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Volunteer’s Gallery Talk – Thu 11 May 2017

Volunteer's Gallery Talk

Date: Thursday 11 May 2017, 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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Decadent Poetry and Aesthetic Painting – Thu 11 May 2017

Decadent Poetry and Aesthetic Painting

Date: Thursday 11 May 2017, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Enjoy an afternoon of poetry by Oscar Wilde, Michael Field, Algernon Swinburne and more performed against the backdrop of York Art Gallery’s new Albert Moore exhibition. Then head across to King’s Manor for a poetry discussion and glass of wine.

In association with the University of York.

£3 (gallery admission applies) – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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CANCELLED – Curator’s Talk – Thu 11 May 2017

CANCELLED - Curator's Talk

Date: Thursday 11 May 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Want to find out more about the collections at York Museums Trust? Our extended curator’s talks offer the opportunity to learn more about our exhibitions and collections in greater depth.

William Buckland and the Hyenas of Yorkshire – Come and find out the story of the founding of the Yorkshire Museum collections, with a chance to see some up close. Hear about the tropical creatures that used to roam Yorkshire, and one man’s odd choice of pet.

For the full list of confirmed curator’s talks, please click here.

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