Events - 11 Apr 26 | York Museums Trust

Events - 11 Apr 26

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations – Sat 28 Mar 2026

Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 12 April 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations

Daily, 28 March – 12 April 2026

Included in general admission

Experience our community exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork: York’s Confectionery Workers in a whole new way with our sensory stations throughout, allowing you to experience the sights, smells and sounds of York’s chocolate factories.

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Nature Trail – Sat 28 Mar 2026

Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Nature Trail

Daily except Mondays, Tuesday – Sunday

Suitable for all ages

Collect a trail sheet from the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk | £1 per sheet

Enjoy the outdoors with our new self-led Nature Trail, taking you on a journey through the Museum Gardens to explore nature and wildlife.

Pick up your trail sheet from the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk and don’t forgot to collect a small chocolate treat once complete!

Museum admission is not required to take part in the outdoor trail. Please note, the Yorkshire Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, so the Nature Trail is not available on Mondays.

Illustration credit: Nick Ellwood

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Make and Play – Sun 29 Mar 2026

Dates: Sunday 29 March 2026–Sunday 12 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Make and Play

Daily, except Saturday 28 March, Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April 2026

Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm

Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission

Drop into the Rec Room during your visit and get creative in self-led activities, inspired by our Mary Anning Rocks! Exhibition and biological collections.

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Sat 11 Apr 2026

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Saturday 11 April 2026

Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm

Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission

Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 11 Apr 2026

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Life Drawing – Model as Muse
Saturday 11 April 2026, 2pm – 4pm
Adult only (18+) | £15 per person* | Sold Out

*General admission to York Art Gallery is included.

Join us at York Art Gallery for Life Drawing Workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time. These 2-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by York based artist and tutor Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

Rob himself has modelled for life classes for many years, as well as teaching life drawing to his students. As workshop leader, Rob encourages, advises and listens, so come along and take advantage of his skills and experience.

Each month alongside our live model muse, there will be an appropriate reproduction of a work specially selected from the Art Gallery collection which we will reference to potentially inspire our activity.

Life Drawing Workshops take place on the second Saturday of each month, tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.

Important information:

Our Life Drawing sessions are suitable for adults only. By booking, you are confirming that you are over 18. Proof of age may be required.

Basic drawing materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.

If you’re more than 15 minutes late for your workshop, unfortunately we may not be able to guarantee entry. This is to ensure that participants have the best experience.

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