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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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: Wednesday 15 February 2023, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

10am-4pm (drop-in), no booking required

(Included in the price of admission)

Create and dress your very own peg doll with a range of colourful fabrics and materials. Artist Bea Knowles will be on hand to help with your creations!

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Date: Wednesday 15 February 2023, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Sadly the workshop leader has had to cancel this event. We’re very sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Ever wondered what ancient poo looks like? Intrigued by what a Viking might have eaten for their dinner? Become an archaeological scientist is this hands-on drop-in workshop and discover the stories behind poo! You’ll meet Ele Green, who will share her collection of coprolites which you’ll be able to analyse through DNA sequences to help you decode the Viking diet. A fun filled and fascinating activity for young history detectives!

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Date: Wednesday 15 February 2023, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

11:15am-12pm
Suitable for 0-5 year olds.
Included with exhibition entry charge
Booking required, get your tickets here.

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