Dates: Saturday 11 February 2023–Sunday 19 February 2023, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Drop in events, available all week

(All activities are included in general admission, no booking required)

From fun crafts and toy trails to your favourite board games, visit York Castle Museum this half term and enjoy free activities perfect for the whole family!

What’s On:

50’s Style Paper Doll Making
Colour, cut and style your own paper dolls!

Board Games
Take a break in our Toy Gallery and challenge your family and friends to a board game, with firm favourites ‘Hungry Hippos’ and ‘Guess Who?’ available to play!

Toy Bingo
Can you find all the toys in our Toys and Games BINGO trail?! Give it a go as you journey around York Castle Museum.

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Dates: Saturday 11 February 2023–Sunday 19 February 2023, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Drop in events, available all week

(All activities are included in general admission, no booking required)

Learn about all things Viking at the Yorkshire Museum through a range of free family friendly activities this half term! From Viking bracelet making and saga-telling to becoming a poo detective(!), there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What’s On:

Viking Paper Doll Making
Colour, cut and style your own paper Vikings!

Bedale Hoard Trail
What is a hoard? Find out by exploring the fascinating objects found in the Bedale Hoard.

Dress Like a Viking, and then enjoy a range of Viking themed Toys and Books in our Capital of the North exhibition!

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Date: Saturday 11 February 2023, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

11, 12, 16 and 17 Feb –  performances at select times throughout the day
Suitable for all ages, come and listen to the saga of a real Viking!

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Dates: Saturday 11 February 2023–Sunday 4 June 2023, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Enjoy a family breakfast, the most important meal of the day, at Sketch, before immersing yourself into the Marvellous & Mischievous exhibition here at York Art Gallery.

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Date: Saturday 11 February 2023, 11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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Date: Saturday 11 February 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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