Date: Thursday 28 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 museum’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.

Sweets – Listen to the sweets story, make a sugar mouse and sweet wrapper collage.

£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 28 September 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Visit the Castle Kitchen during the York Food Festival to find out about Anzac biscuits, a popular food item from the First World War. Discover how to make them and take a recipe home – you might even get to try some!

Drop in from 11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

Part of the York Food Festival 2017 and Little Vikings Food Trail.

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Date: Thursday 28 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 28 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 28 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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