Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Come and meet costumed characters from York’s sweet past on Kirkgate, our recreated Victorian street. Look out for Sir Joseph Terry, Joseph Rowntree and Mary Ann Craven and hear about their world famous chocolates and sweets.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Venue: York Art Gallery
Using your own communication aids, plus resources from the gallery, we will create our own original stories from the characters and scenes in the gallery, with added Song Box songs, props and movement to enliven the tale. For children and young adults who enjoy engaging with new spaces, multi-sensory experiences, colour and music. Family and siblings of all ages welcome.
£5.90 per family (two adults and two children), admission applies (free entry with a YMT Card or Max Card).
Please book ahead at www.york-songbox.co.uk.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Drop in activity led by local artist Abi Hiskey exploring the animals who made a difference during the First World War. Develop your skills in drawing animals, inspired by images and stories from the museum’s collection. Completion of this activity can be used to collect a sticker towards Arts Award Discover – click here to find out more.
Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Chocolate and Sweet Treats – Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions with a chocolate shop role play area, chocolate box making and chocolate stories. Available every day from 27 July to 3 September at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Free (museum admission applies), no need to book.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Take inspiration from our new ceramics exhibition and paint your own paper plate so it smiles or frowns. Completion of this activity can be used to collect a sticker towards Arts Award Discover – click here to find out more.
Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
As part of our new chocolate experience, Chocolate: York’s Sweet Past, York Castle Museum and the Rowntree Society have been looking at the history of the Rowntree family. Lawrence, the grandson of Joseph Rowntree, died in the Battle of Passchendaele which started 100 years ago on July 31 1917.
To commemorate the anniversary of the battle actors Rebecca Beattie or Charlotte Wood will provide performances of the life of Lawrence Rowntree using extracts from his journal.
Performances will take place in 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition at York Castle Museum daily from 27 July to 2 August at the following times: 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Free, no need to book.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Explore sweets from the past or see chocolate demos in our ‘Chocolate Factory’ – you might even get to taste some!
Demonstrations take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Viking stories were passed down through generations and were remembered and retold for hundreds of years. Make your own saga book with a twist! The direction your story takes depends upon the roll of a dice, then add your own pictures to make it really special.
Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 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.
Date: Tuesday 1 August 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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