York Museums Trust

Events - 2 Jun 18

Celebration Trail – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Celebration Trail

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Celebrate our 80th anniversary by following and solving celebratory clues around the museum. Enter your completed trail into a prize draw with the opportunity to win a special gift.

The trail will be available daily 26 May to 3 June.

50p per trail, admission applies – no need to book.

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Meet the Authors – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Meet the Authors

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: The Hospitium

Come and meet the best-selling authors of your favourite Roman novels as they join the festival for the whole weekend in the Hospitium. Authors include: Ben Kane, Harry Sidebottom, Penny Ingham, Simon Turney, Ruth Downie, Jane Finnis, LJ Trafford, Alex Gough, Brian Young and Paul Chrystal.

There will also be free author talks at the following times:

2 June, 12.30pm – Harry Sidebottom
2 June, 2.30pm – Simon Turner
3 June, 11.00am – Ben Kane
3 June, 2.30pm – Kurt Hunter Mann

Free, no need to book.

Part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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Roman Storytelling – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Roman Storytelling

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join students from the University of York who will read and perform their Roman-inspired stories on our beautiful mosaic floor.

This activity takes place 2 and 3 June throughout the day and is suitable for all ages.

Included in admission, no need to book.

This activity is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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The Case of the Roman Riddle – Sat 2 Jun 2018

The Case of the Roman Riddle

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join Mike Nicholson, author of the Museum Mystery Squad series, throughout the day for a family-friendly, fun and interactive session of stories and mystery-making from Roman facts and artefacts!

This activity takes place at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

Part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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A Legionaries Life – Sat 2 Jun 2018

A Legionaries Life

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Be put through your paces as you take part in our recruitment process to see if you measure up to be enlisted into the Roman Army. Learn about Lucius, Standard Bearer for the Ninth Legion, and make your own Eagle of the Ninth standard.

This activity is repeated tomorrow 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

This activity is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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Create at the Castle – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Create at the Castle

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

We’re celebrating 80 years since our museum opened with traditional birthday crafts and games this May half term – why not join the party?

This self-led family activity will be available daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Half-Term Fun in the Studio – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Half-Term Fun in the Studio

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Did you know that making art can help to improve your wellbeing? Drop-in to our Studio to paint, draw, doodle and relax. All ages are welcome and materials will be provided.

Available daily from 26 May until 3 June, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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If You’re Happy and You Know It – Sat 2 Jun 2018

If You’re Happy and You Know It

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Making art can improve your wellbeing. Drop-in to the Studio to paint, draw, doodle and relax. All ages welcome.

The Studio will be open daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Ivory Bangle Lady – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Ivory Bangle Lady

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

A 15 minute family-friendly drop in session demonstrating the varied influences on Eboracum from around the whole of the Roman Empire, including a closer look at the life of the Ivory Bangle Lady on display in the museum.

This activity takes place 2 and 3 June, 11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm. Suitable for all ages.

Included in admission, no need to book.

This activity is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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Roman Arena – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Roman Arena

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Join us in the York Museum Gardens opposite the Yorkshire Museum for a series of spectacular family-friendly displays.

Saturday 2 June
11.00am – Festival opening within the Living History Camp
12 noon – Gun salute
12.30pm – Inspection of the Roman troops by Garrison Sergeant Major Brian Kiernan
12.45pm – Roman Parade through York
1.30pm – Birds of Prey demonstrations with Owl Adventures
2.00pm – Social history demonstration
3.00pm – Military Display
3.30pm – Kids Army
4.00pm – Arena closes

Free, no need to book. Please note that times are subject to change.

Part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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