Date: Thursday 21 September 2017, 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 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.

Sweet Treats – Listen to the story of the gingerbread man, decorate a gingerbread man and play in the cake shop role play area.

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

Get 12 months unlimited access to York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum with a YMT Card. York Resident’s Access YMT Card holders are eligible for free Museum Monkeys sessions.

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Date: Thursday 21 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.

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Date: Thursday 21 September 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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Date: Thursday 21 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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Date: Thursday 21 September 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Want to find out more about the collections at the Yorkshire Museum? Our extended talks are a great opportunity to learn more about our exhibitions and collections in greater depth.

Viking: Rediscover the Legend – Legend of the Vikings – Join us for the third in our series of Viking talks as we join the Curator of Archaeology, Natalie Buy to learn more about the turbulent Viking times in York. With an artefact handling session and the chance for question and answers, discover the difference between the legends and the legacy.

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

£10 – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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