Dates: Friday 14 July 2023–Wednesday 20 September 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Join us for family friendly fun at the Yorkshire Museum all summer long!
Meet fossil hunter Mary Anning, follow our Jurassic Trail, and join Creative Family Wednesdays!
All events included in general admission.
Dates: Wednesday 26 July 2023–Sunday 3 September 2023, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Head to York Castle Museum this summer to explore over 400 years of York’s history!
Travel back in time to our famous Victorian Street, Kirkgate, and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian York. Then explore our original prison cells that once held the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin!
The popular outdoor Playbox, run by Playful Anywhere, will be BACK at the museum this August. Full of fun indoor and outdoor activities there’s something for everyone to enjoy – whatever the weather! Visitors can also enjoy NEW and exciting ‘imagination’ stations and watch fun cooking demonstrations in the Castle Kitchen! Find out more about each of these activities here.
New for Summer 2023 visit our latest exhibition ‘Celebrating York’s Gypsy and Traveller Heritage’, developed in partnership with York Travellers Trust. Through photography and historical information, learn about their important connections to the city, and then enjoy its activity space where you can create your very own beautiful paper flower.
All activities are included in general admission to York Castle Museum. Please note the Playbox will be open everyday in August from 11am-3pm.
Date: Saturday 5 August 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Join local watercolour artist and stationery designer, Kate Hall, for a workshop in botanical watercolours.
In this beginners’ workshop you will learn to mix, layer and blend colour, embracing the fluid medium of watercolour to create seasonal botanical paintings. Throughout the workshop you will observe live demonstrations and follow step-by-step tutorials, exploring a variety of brushes and strokes to create different shaped leaves and petals.
All materials will be provided.
This workshop is part of our ‘Bloom’ exhibition events programme.
Suitable for those aged 16+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)
Date: Saturday 5 August 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Meet Mary Anning!
Included in general admission
Every Friday & Saturday in York School holidays (28 July – 2 September 2023)
Meet Mary Anning at the Yorkshire Museum every Friday and Saturday during the York school holidays! Explore our new display, listen to Anning’s inspiring stories and have the opportunity to ask her any questions about her incredible discoveries.
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