York Museums Trust

Events - 29 Aug 24

Mesolithic Life Comes Alive in York! – Wed 7 Aug 2024

Mesolithic Life Comes Alive in York!

Dates: Wednesday 7 August 2024–Sunday 1 September 2024, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

‘Britain’s Oldest House’ to be Built in Museum Gardens!

7 August to 1 September 2024 

Just what is it like to build and live in a Mesolithic House? 11,000 years ago our ancestors were not just surviving, they were thriving and this summer, visitors to York’s Museum Gardens can see the challenges of building a Mesolithic house for themselves and find out more about these ancient people’s lives from the exhibition in the Yorkshire Museum. 

From 7 August, a team from the York Museums Trust and the University of York, and experts in ancient technology and archaeology, will build a Mesolithic house using evidence gleaned from the world famous prehistoric archaeological site at Star Carr in Yorkshire.  One of the most important discoveries at the site was the oldest known house in Britain. The house construction in the Museum gardens will be based on evidence from the archaeological site using techniques and materials, such as stone tools and plant materials which would have been used 11,000 years ago.  Professor Nicky Milner, Head of Archaeology, and Dr Jess Bates, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of York, are spearheading the project with experts Diederik Pomstra and Leo Wolterbeek and support from Dr Adam Parker, Curator of Archaeology at York Museums Trust. This project has been made possible by funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund.  

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Creative Family Thursdays! – Thu 29 Aug 2024

Creative Family Thursdays!

Date: Thursday 29 August 2024, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Drop in anytime, included in general admission tickets.
Artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays.
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Star Carr Storytelling – Thu 29 Aug 2024

Star Carr Storytelling

Date: Thursday 29 August 2024, 10:30 am - 3:45 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Thursday 29 August 

10:30-11:15am 

11:30am-12:15pm 

2:00-2:45pm 

3:00-3.45pm 

(No booking required, included in general admission) 

 

Join Hoglet’s Theatre Company for an adventure into the prehistoric world of Star Carr in these immersive, outdoor story-telling sessions suitable for all the family. Timed sessions will take place throughout the day next to the Mesolithic Hut.  

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Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture! – Thu 29 Aug 2024

Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Date: Thursday 29 August 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.

 

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Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and Edwardian periods, as well as the 1960s, so there’s plenty to discover and learn. Visitors can follow these promenade performances which will run for 30 minutes at 11 am, 1 pm and 2.30 pm

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