Dates: Sunday 15 February 2026–Monday 23 February 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York castle museum
Sunday Sounds
Sunday 15 February 2026
Performance times: 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm and 4pm
Drop-in, included in general admission
Enjoy live performances of songs inspired by travelling and changes of transport through time as you explore Kirkgate. This upbeat duo will have your toes tapping before you know it!
Dates: Monday 16 February 2026–Sunday 22 February 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Cells Talks
Daily
11.30am and 2.30pm
Included in general admission
Discover the history of York Castle prison and some of its notorious inmates.
Dates: Monday 16 February 2026–Sunday 22 February 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Creative Studio
Open daily
Drop-in, self-led activity
Sketch out your dream Victorian outfit using the fabrics, hats, shoes and dresses on display for inspiration.
Dates: Monday 16 February 2026–Sunday 22 February 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Kirkgate Talks
Daily
11.30am and 2pm
Included in general admission
Learn about the creation of the Victorian street, Kirkgate, one of the oldest recreated indoor streets of its kind in the world.
Dates: Monday 16 February 2026–Saturday 21 February 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Object Encounter
Monday 16 – Saturday 21 February 2026
10.30am and 4pm
Drop-in, included in general admission
Get up close to a pair of dainty, yet striking, 19th century slippers in this object handling session in Leak and Thorp’s on Kirkgate.
Dates: Tuesday 17 February 2026–Sunday 22 February 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Make and Play
Daily, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Drop-in, included in general admission
Join us in the Rec Room during your visit and discover family friendly, self-led creative activities inspired by our Viking North exhibition.
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Cells Talks
Daily
11.30am and 2.30pm
Included in general admission
Discover the history of York Castle prison and some of its notorious inmates.
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Creative Studio
Open daily
Drop-in, self-led activity
Sketch out your dream Victorian outfit using the fabrics, hats, shoes and dresses on display for inspiration.
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Kirkgate Talks
Daily
11.30am and 2pm
Included in general admission
Learn about the creation of the Victorian street, Kirkgate, one of the oldest recreated indoor streets of its kind in the world.
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited!
With the power of imagination, you might find yourselves 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.
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