York Museums Trust

Events - 31 Oct 17

Entertainment Trail – Tue 31 Oct 2017

Entertainment Trail

Date: Tuesday 31 October 2017, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Follow the trail around the museum to find out about popular entertainment of the past. Enter your trail in the competition to win an Edwardian style toy! This activity is available daily from 28 October to 5 November 2017.

50p per trail (museum admission applies), no need to book.

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Paper Dress Up Doll – Tue 31 Oct 2017

Paper Dress Up Doll

Date: Tuesday 31 October 2017, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Inspired by our exhibition 1914: When the World Changed Forever, make your own cardboard dress up doll of an Edwardian man, woman or WW1 soldier. This activity is available daily from 28 October to 5 November 2017.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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A York Symphony – Tue 31 Oct 2017

A York Symphony

Date: Tuesday 31 October 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Be inspired by Marinella Senatore’s newly commissioned film to create your own collage or painting celebrating the city of York and add a word or line to our epic ‘symphonic’ poem. This activity is available daily 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm from 28 October to 5 November 2017.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Castle Kitchen – Parkin – Tue 31 Oct 2017

Castle Kitchen - Parkin

Date: Tuesday 31 October 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Discover how to make traditional Yorkshire Parkin and find out about the history behind it. You might even get to try some! This activity is available daily 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm from 28 October to 5 November 2017.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Professor Lenskapp the Photographer! – Tue 31 Oct 2017

Professor Lenskapp the Photographer!

Date: Tuesday 31 October 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Have your photograph taken in our Edwardian car cut-out and receive a copy of your Edwardian-style photograph. There’s even a mini Edwardian car cut-out for our under 5 year old ‘Museum Monkeys’! This activity is available daily 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm from 28 October to 5 November 2017.

£2 per photo (museum admission applies), no need to book.

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Trip Trap Troll! – Tue 31 Oct 2017

Trip Trap Troll!

Date: Tuesday 31 October 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join us in the final week of our Viking exhibition, Viking: Rediscover the Legend, to make your own version of the traditional Viking game Trip Trap Troll. Complete with clay figures and a game board, help your miniature Viking figures escape from the evil trolls. This activity is available daily 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm from 28 October to 5 November 2017.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Tue 31 Oct 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Tuesday 31 October 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 31 Oct 2017

Volunteer's Gallery Talk

Date: Tuesday 31 October 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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Art Shot Talks – Tue 31 Oct 2017

Art Shot Talks

Date: Tuesday 31 October 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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