Events - 22 Jun 26 | York Museums Trust

Events - 22 Jun 26

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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Cells Talks – Mon 22 Jun 2026

Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 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.

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Little Spotters – Mon 22 Jun 2026

Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Little Spotters
Daily, self-led activity
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages

Collect a Little Spotters activity sheet, available in the Secrets of Dress exhibition, and explore historic fashion items on display. There’s also a colouring sheet on the back for you to complete during your visit, or to take home.

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Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations – Mon 22 Jun 2026

Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations
Daily
Included in general admission

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

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Time Traveller’s Activity Trail – Mon 22 Jun 2026

Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Time Traveller’s Activity Trail
Daily
10am – 4.30pm
Included in general admission
Collect a trail booklet from the admissions desk

Explore York Castle Museum and discover fascinating stories and facts about some of the historical objects on display with our interactive Time Traveller’s Activity Trail booklet.

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Creative Studio – Mon 22 Jun 2026

Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Musuem

Creative Families

Saturday 18^th July, 10:30-15:30

Kirkgate Learning Studio

Join Pippa Dyrlaga, the artist behind our spectacular summer papercut hot air balloon installation, for a special family dop-in workshop inspired by her creation. Learn papercut techniques and create colourful designs to add to the display.

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