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Events - 27 May 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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May Half Term 2023 at the Yorkshire Museum – Sat 27 May 2023

May Half Term 2023 at the Yorkshire Museum

Dates: Saturday 27 May 2023–Sunday 4 June 2023, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

May Half Term 27 May – 4 June 2023

 

Romans!All week, included in general admission 

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm.

Learn all about the Romans at the Yorkshire Museum this half term! Meet a real life Roman and listen to his stories, enjoy family friendly games and crafts and explore our latest exhibition ‘The Ryedale Hoard: A Roman Mystery’, featuring some of Yorkshire’s most significant Roman objects.  

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May Half Term 2023 at York Castle Museum – Sat 27 May 2023

May Half Term 2023 at York Castle Museum

Dates: Saturday 27 May 2023–Sunday 4 June 2023, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

May Half Term 27 May – 4 June 2023

 

Explore your imagination at York Castle MuseumAll week, included in general admission

Open Monday to Sunday 10am-5pm

It’s all about imagination and play at York Castle Museum this half term! Enjoy our much loved museum with added ‘imagination’ stations positioned throughout, from creative craft activities to playful photo opportunities. Whether you’re taking a stroll on the cobbles of our Victorian Street, reminiscing in our 60s gallery or enjoying our fabulous fashion collections, there will be themed activities that’ll spark imagination for all ages to enjoy along the way! 

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York Museum Gardens Pop-Up Plant Shop – Sat 27 May 2023

York Museum Gardens Pop-Up Plant Shop

Date: Saturday 27 May 2023, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Saturday 27th May 2023, 10:30am – 3:30pm

Just in time for planting season, come browse a range of plants grown from cuttings and seed, as well as surplus plants from the Gardens which will be available to buy.

The Pop Up Plant Shop will focus on sustainability by recycling pots and reducing the amount of plants transported to York Museum Gardens through experimentation with growing on-site seasonal bedding from seed. Expert advice and guidance about the suitability of plants for your garden will be available from the Gardens team.

York Museums Trust hope the Pop Up Plant Shop will become a regular opportunity for people to take home plants they enjoy when visiting York Museum Gardens, as well as essential gardening hand tools and accessories.

Proceeds from the Pop Up Plant Shop will be invested back into the gardens, to refresh existing beds, introduce more native wildflowers, enhance the Spring bulb displays and replace aging gardening equipment.

All supplied in 2 litre pots with peat-free compost
Events will follow:
Saturday 27th May 2023
Saturday 10th June 2023
Saturday 24th June 2023

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York Museum Gardens Pop-Up Plant Shop – Sat 27 May 2023

York Museum Gardens Pop-Up Plant Shop

Date: Saturday 27 May 2023, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Saturday 27th May 2023, 10:30am – 3:30pm

A range of plants grown from cuttings and seed will be available to buy, as well as surplus plants from the Gardens! Our plants are grown on-site in York Museum Gardens to help reduce our carbon footprint.

All supplied in 2 litre pots with peat-free compost

Expert advice and guidance about the suitability of plants for your garden will be available from the Gardens team.   

Proceeds from the Pop Up Plant Shop will be invested back into the gardens, to refresh existing beds, introduce more native wildflowers, enhance the Spring bulb displays and replace aging gardening equipment. 

The Shop is located next to the entrance of the Yorkshire Museum.

York Museums Trust hope the Pop Up Plant Shop will become a regular opportunity for people to take home plants they enjoy when visiting York Museum Gardens, as well as essential gardening hand tools and accessories.

Events will follow:
Saturday 10th June 2023
Saturday 24th June 2023

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SEND Story Session – Meets a Mermaid – Sat 27 May 2023

SEND Story Session - Meets a Mermaid

Date: Saturday 27 May 2023, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

11:15am-12pm
Suitable for all ages.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Free event, (exhibition entry charges apply)
Booking required, get your tickets here.

Story Craft Theatre will be adapting their Wicked Wednesday interactive story time for people of all ages with special needs and disabilities (SEND), with a special focus on children.
With the power of imagination you might find ourselves swinging through a magical garden, jumping over mesmerising mountains or even swimming in a great ocean. All from the comfort of York Art Gallery.
The sessions will include: games, singing and an interactive story.
Story Craft Theatre is a children’s theatre company created by Cassie Vallance and Janet-Emily Bruce. After setting up in 2018 they have hosted birthday parties, events and classes throughout the UK. Partnerships have included Castle Howard, National Trust, Rural Arts, Rowntree Park, Theatre 41 and York Theatre Royal.

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