Dates: Saturday 19 October 2024–Saturday 2 November 2024, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Explore the amazing world of Roman Britain at the Yorkshire Museum this October half term (19th October – 2 November 2024). The Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books celebrates the release of hit historian Greg Jenner’s new book, Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy, with expert interruptions from Dr Emma Southon and illustrations by Rikin Parekh. 

Discover intriguing objects, give yourself a Roman name and design your own Roman outfit. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Totally Chaotic History sticker!

Design your own mosaic and share your drawing on Twitter/X or Instagram with the hashtag #TCHMuseumTrail and tag @kidsinmuseums for a chance to win a copy of the book and a Double Art Pass plus Kids donated by Art Fund. Find out more on the Kids in Museums website: https://bit.ly/TCHromanbritain

The trail is included in general admission Book now

Please note the Yorkshire Museum is closed on Mondays.

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Date: Friday 1 November 2024, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen.

Included in general admission 

We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!

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Date: Friday 1 November 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

After Hours Ghost Count 6pm – 7pm
Friday 1 November 2024
£8 per person
Book here

If you want to make a special trip just to count the ghosts, join us after hours on Friday 1 November! You’ll have one hour to find and count the York Ghosts.

Please note this ticket only provides access to our Victorian Street ‘Kirkgate’ for this specific event and not the whole of York Castle Museum. You cannot use this ticket to re-enter York Castle Museum at a later date. There are 2 timeslots available – please click here for the 7.30pm – 8.30pm slot. 

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Date: Friday 1 November 2024, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

After Hours Ghost Count 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Friday 1 November 2024
£8 per person
Book here

If you want to make a special trip just to count the ghosts, join us after hours on Friday 1 November! You’ll have one hour to find and count the York Ghosts.

Please note this ticket only provides access to our Victorian Street ‘Kirkgate’ for this specific event and not the whole of York Castle Museum. You cannot use this ticket to re-enter York Castle Museum at a later date. There are 2 timeslots available – please click here for the 6pm – 7pm slot. 

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