York Museums Trust

Events - 7 Dec 17

ARTiculation Discovery Day – Thu 7 Dec 2017

ARTiculation Discovery Day

Date: Thursday 7 December 2017, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Designed to engage students with visual art, students will discover how individual artworks act as a catalyst for wider critical thinking, working together using a range of sources (including articles, letters and interviews) to explore ideas and carry out research. By the end of the day, students will be able to present their findings to a panel of curators and academics. The workshop is suitable for Key Stages 4 and 5. Click here for further information.

Places are limited to a maximum of 10 per school and students must be accompanied by a member of staff.

Free – please email gaby.lees@ymt.org.uk to reserve places.

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Early Years Explorers – Landscapes – Thu 7 Dec 2017

Early Years Explorers - Landscapes

Date: Thursday 7 December 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: York Art Gallery

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.

Landscapes – On-gallery special. Listen to the landscape sounds, play with the felt landscape and farm animals.

Sessions are FREE for kids, gallery admission applies for adults* – click here to book through Eventbrite.

*Free entry for adults with a YMT Card – 12 months of unlimited access to all York Museums Trust sites.

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Thu 7 Dec 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Thursday 7 December 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 – Thu 7 Dec 2017

Volunteer's Gallery Talk

Date: Thursday 7 December 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 – Thu 7 Dec 2017

Art Shot Talks

Date: Thursday 7 December 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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