Date: Saturday 19 September 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Make and Play: Bayeux Tapestry Weaving
Saturday 19 September 2026 | 10am – 4pm
Included in general admission

Celebrate the display of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, one of the Yorkshire Museum’s partners, by having a go at weaving in our craft room.

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Date: Saturday 19 September 2026, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Bayeux Tapestry Storytelling
Saturday 19 September 2026 | 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm
Included in general admission

Join storyteller Eden for a family-friendly storytelling session inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry!

Discover colourful characters, curious creatures and exciting stories from the past as Eden brings books about the famous tapestry to life. We’ll be celebrating its special display at the British Museum, one of the Yorkshire Museum’s partners.

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Date: Saturday 19 September 2026, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Bayeux Tapestry Celebration Curator Tour
Saturday 19 September 2026 | 12 noon
Included in general admission

York in 1066: The Bishophill Hoard and York’s connection to the Bayeux Tapestry

1066 is one of the most famous dates in English history, but what did it mean for York? Join our Associate Collections Curator to uncover the city’s fascinating connection to the Norman Conquest. The talk will explore intriguing local evidence and revealing the pivotal role York and its people played in this momentous turning point in history.

You’ll also have the rare opportunity to take a closer look at a genuine coin from this period – an object from the Yorkshire Museum’s collection that isn’t currently on display.

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