York Museums Trust

Events - 2 Aug 25

Gala Poster Printing – Sat 19 Jul 2025

Gala Poster Printing

Dates: Saturday 19 July 2025–Sunday 31 August 2025, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Gala Poster Printing
19 July – 31 August
Throughout the day | Included in general admission
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Be inspired by Summer at York Castle Museum and the beautiful posters from Victorian galas and fairs to create your own amazing poster! We’ll provide all the materials and instructions you need to get creative.

This is a self-led activity, drop in anytime throughout your visit.

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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture – Sat 2 Aug 2025

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture

Date: Saturday 2 August 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture
2 August 2025
Three performances per day | Included in general admission
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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.

Please note this is a standing performance and travels through the yard out to the mill area at the back of the museum.

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day.

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Harland Miller Family Printing – Sat 2 Aug 2025

Harland Miller Family Printing

Date: Saturday 2 August 2025, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Harland Miller Family Printing
Saturday 2 August 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm | Drop in | Included in general admission
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Join us for a family-friendly children’s printing event, inspired by our Harland Miller exhibition. Children can get hands on with wood type, and play with letterforms and colours, in this relaxed and supportive workshop. They will be inspired by Miller’s art, and will also get the chance to explore some of Miller’s inspirations, from medieval lettering to Penguin book covers!

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