York Museums Trust

Events - 2 Jun 18

Roman Living History Camp – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Roman Living History Camp

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

Roman Eboracum comes to life in the York Museum Gardens! Meet the Legionary soldiers and their families in a colourful tented encampment, and visit the many stalls to learn about Roman weapons, armour, lifestyle, beliefs, food and much, much more.

Free, no need to book.

Part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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Roman Museum Monkeys – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Roman Museum Monkeys

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

Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions. Dress up as a Roman soldier, make a mosaic picture and build a roman arch.

This activity takes place 2 and 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Roman Museum Monkeys – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Roman Museum Monkeys

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

Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions. Dress up as a Roman soldier, make a mosaic picture and build a Roman arch.

This activity takes place 2 and 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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The Eboracum Trail – Sat 2 Jun 2018

The Eboracum Trail

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

Make sure you don’t miss a anything at this year’s Eboracum Roman Festival! Pick up a free trail at the Archaeology Zone, the Hospitium or the Yorkshire Museum reception, which will take you around the highlights of the festival. Collect stamps and autographs along the way.

Free. Part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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The History of Party Food – Sat 2 Jun 2018

The History of Party Food

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

Visit York Castle Museum as our 80th Birthday celebrations continue! Discover the history of party foods such as chocolate and how they are used for celebrations, and watch demonstrations in the Castle Kitchen – you might even get to try some!

Demonstrations take place daily 26 May to 3 June, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Kids Curator Talk – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Kids Curator Talk

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join us for a special curator’s talk aimed at 7-12 year olds as part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

Animals in Roman York – Discover more about the animals who made Roman York their home.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Kids Curator Talk – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Kids Curator Talk

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join us for a special curator’s talk aimed at 7-12 year olds as part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

Myths, Gods and Goddesses – Explore beliefs and legends with objects from Roman York.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Roman Parade – Sat 2 Jun 2018

Roman Parade

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Come and see a spectacular sight as six Roman Legions and Roman civilians march through the centre of the historic city of York. The route each day will start from York Museum Gardens and the march will go via Lendal, St Helen’s Square, Davygate, Church Street, Petergate, Deangate, York Minster, Duncombe Place, Blake Street and Lendal.

Free, no need to book.

Part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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SOLD OUT – A Walking Tour of Roman York – Sat 2 Jun 2018

SOLD OUT - A Walking Tour of Roman York

Date: Saturday 2 June 2018, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: Exhibition Square

This event has now SOLD OUT.

A guided walk with Kurt Hunter-Mann, starting at 5.30pm in Exhibition Square and ending at Blossom Street (approx. 90 minutes).

Discover how and where the Romans buried their dead in, or rather outside, Roman York. Learn about Roman burial practices and the way the Romans thought about death and the afterlife. On this walk you’ll visit some of York’s most interesting Roman cemeteries, find out about the evidence recovered from each place and how it tells the story about the topography of Roman York.

£6 – this event has now SOLD OUT.

Part of the Eboracum Roman Festival 2018.

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