York Museums Trust

Events - 22 Aug 17

Chocolate – Meet the People – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Chocolate - Meet the People

Date: Tuesday 22 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.

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Museum Monkeys Summer Drop In Session – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Museum Monkeys Summer Drop In Session

Date: Tuesday 22 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.

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Plates with Faces – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Plates with Faces

Date: Tuesday 22 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.

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Tasty Tuesdays – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Tasty Tuesdays

Date: Tuesday 22 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.

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Viking Brooch Making – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Viking Brooch Making

Date: Tuesday 22 August 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join us this week to make your own ‘silver’ Viking brooch. With all materials provided all you need is your own cloak to pin it to!

Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Tuesday 22 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.

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Volunteer’s Gallery Talk – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Volunteer's Gallery Talk

Date: Tuesday 22 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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Curator’s Talk – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Curator's Talk

Date: Tuesday 22 August 2017, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Want to find out more about the collections at the Yorkshire Museum? Our knowledgeable curators regularly give free talks that provide further insight into the fantastic objects we have on display.

Today’s talk will be on ‘Viking: Rediscover the Legend – The Vale of York Hoard‘.

Free with admission, no need to book.

We may occasionally have to change the dates or titles of talks so please phone ahead on 01904 687687 for the latest information. Please visit our Curator’s Talk page for details of future events.

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Art Shot Talks – Tue 22 Aug 2017

Art Shot Talks

Date: Tuesday 22 August 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for ten minute talks based on our collections and exhibitions.

Available 2pm, 2.15pm, 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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