Events - 12 Apr 26 | York Museums Trust

Events - 12 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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Creative Families – Sun 12 Apr 2026

Date: Sunday 12 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Creative Families

Sunday 12 April

Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm

Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission

Get hands-on and creative with inks and stamps in an artist-led workshop exploring our new exhibition, Making Waves.

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Sketch Cafe Workshops: Introduction to Intaglio printmaking with recycled materials – Sun 12 Apr 2026

Date: Sunday 12 April 2026, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Sketch Cafe Workshops
Introduction to Intaglio printmaking with recycled materials
Sunday 12 April | Sketch Cafe | 4pm – 6pm
£30 per person | Book Tickets Here

Introduction to Intaglio printmaking with recycled materials

Learn how to use everyday items including tetra paks and fruit netting to create your own beautiful handmade prints with artist Susan Bradley. You’ll learn how simple materials can be used to create Intaglio prints using drypoint techniques.

A relaxed creative workshop that everyone can enjoy. You’ll take home a set of 5 of your own prints.

All materials provided, but please please bring an apron along.

A range of refreshments will be available from the cafe

Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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