Date: Friday 1 September 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: Friday 1 September 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: Friday 1 September 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Viking warriors would protect themselves in battle with iron helmets and heavy, chain linked tunics. They would carry circular shields with their own colours and designs. Join us this week to make and decorate your own shield.
Sessions take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Friday 1 September 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: Friday 1 September 2017, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and join Collections Facilitator Fiona Green for a mindful handling session in the Anthony Shaw Space at the Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA), York Art Gallery.
Relax in a comfortable domestic setting, take a breath and spend time living with art.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Friday 1 September 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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