Date: Friday 8 December 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

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Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the early years Curriculum. A perfect introduction to museums!

Christmas – Be an elf and help Santa to pack the toys, go down the chimney like Santa, and find the stars in the reindeer food.

Sessions are now FREE for kids! Museum 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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Date: Friday 8 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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Date: Friday 8 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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Date: Friday 8 December 2017, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

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Join Dr M Prior from our History Team as she delves into the fascinating world of Christmas traditions and explores some of the history behind our favourite customs. The perfect way to start your festive activities!

Free with admission – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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