York Museums Trust

Events - 8 Apr 23

Marvellous Breakfast – Sat 11 Feb 2023

Marvellous Breakfast

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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Easter Activities for the Whole Family! – Sat 1 Apr 2023

Easter Activities for the Whole Family!

Dates: Saturday 1 April 2023–Sunday 16 April 2023, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Join us at the Castle Museum for special springtime activities over the Easter holidays for the whole family!
Saturday 1 April – Sunday 16 April 

Play Box

Down by the river, have a play with all the toys and games from our Playful Anywhere box! Balls, rackets, games, and more are free to use. Open 11am – 3pm daily.

Spring Museum Trail

Follow our Spring Trail through the museum to find our springy-est objects, like a 1960s Easter Egg and a porcelain mama cow with her calf!

Design a Birthday Postcard

It’s been 85 years since York Castle Museum opened its doors! Get creative and design a postcard to wish us a happy birthday, then enter it in our postcard competition to be in with a chance to win a prize!

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Spring Museum Gardens Activities! – Sat 1 Apr 2023

Spring Museum Gardens Activities!

Dates: Saturday 1 April 2023–Sunday 16 April 2023, All Day
Venue: York Museum Gardens

1-16 April

Drop-in, family friendly activities

Included with museum admission

 

Have fun exploring the Museum Gardens before you head inside to explore The Yorkshire Museum! Follow our springtime garden trail to discover new plants and flowers, and make a spring nature hat with craft materials provided by the Museum! Collect materials at reception inside the Yorkshire Museum.

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Create Your Own Creepy Crawly Puppet – Sat 8 Apr 2023

Create Your Own Creepy Crawly Puppet

Date: Saturday 8 April 2023, 10:30 am - 4:15 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Sessions at 10:30, 11:30, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15
Suitable for ages 5+
Included in exhibition entry charge
Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre to create your own creepy crawly puppet!
Together we will be making beautiful bug hand puppets from cardboard. Base your moving minibeast on one you have seen in the Museum’s gorgeous gardens or create a fantastic flying critter from your own imagination.

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Making Magical Mischief – Sat 8 Apr 2023

Making Magical Mischief

Date: Saturday 8 April 2023, 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

1:30-2:15 and 3:00-3:45

Suitable for ages 6-11

Included with exhibition entry charge

Join Martin Cooper for a session exploring the more mischievous elements of the exhibition, focusing on magic and pranks!

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 8 Apr 2023

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 8 April 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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