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

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

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Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Musuem

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. 

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

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Date: Saturday 4 July 2026, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Clifton Explore

Heritage Hunters: History of Clifton 
Saturday 4 July |11am-1pm | Clifton Explore
Free | Sign up here

York Museums Trust is thrilled to be launching the latest issue of our Heritage Hunters community magazine, this time focusing on the history of Clifton. 

Held in partnership with Accessible Arts & Media and Clifton Explore, this will be a vibrant community event to celebrate everyone who has taken part in the project. 

We invite you to drop in, explore, and create with us. The event will include the chance to: 

• Take part in a Clifton mapping activity by adding your own words, memories or drawings directly onto a shared ‘doodled map’ of the area to build a picture of local place and experience 

• Hear from some of this year’s resident researchers and creatives who are published in the magazine 

• Try short 1-to-1 immersive iMUSE sessions with calming sound and visuals designed by you, for relaxation, creativity, and wellbeing 

• Find out about Accessible Arts & Media and creative opportunities for local families and residents 

• Learn more about the work of York Museums Trust and ways to get involved 
• Refrenshments are provided free of charge 

Please sign up here 

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