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Nature Trail – Sat 28 Mar 2026
Nature Trail

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

Nature Trail
Daily, 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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Vintage Car Rally – Fri 19 Jun 2026
Vintage Car Rally

Date: Friday 19 June 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Vintage Car Rally 
Friday 19 June 2026
11am – 4pm
Free
York Museum Gardens

Join us for Vintage Car Rally York Museum Gardens to see a wide variety of cars from across the decades.

Please note the Museum Gardens will be open as usual during this event.

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Castle Kitchen – Sat 20 Jun 2026
Castle Kitchen

Date: Saturday 20 June 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen 
Saturday 20 June 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
See how cold cream, lip salve and toothpowder were made over 100 years ago and even try a sample! You can also find out about some of the weird and wonderful folklore ‘cures’ for common ailments. 

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Ikebana Floral Design – Sun 21 Jun 2026
Ikebana Floral Design

Date: Sunday 21 June 2026, 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Ikebana Floral Design 
Sunday 21 June 2026  | 10am – 12.30pm
£50 pp | Sold Out
Suitable for ages 16+

Celebrate the summer solstice with this Japanese inspired floral design workshop, equipping you with the practical skills needed to create stunning displays at home.

Learn the main principals of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, with floral design studio Terra Flora. Create a beautiful bowl display whilst learning about how to work seasonally to make naturalistic florals and botanical installation spaces for occasions and events. You’ll take home your creation and a basic kit to get you started on your floral journey which includes a kenzan (flower pin frog) and a simple display bowl.

A modern approach to using fresh cut flowers, this technique emphasises finding inspiration in the natural world, and, in part demonstrates a modern interpretation of this ancient tradition.

Tools and materials are provided. You’ll take home with your creations that will include a basic kit to get you started on your floral journey. The kit includes a kenzan (flower pin frog) and a simple display bowl.
All materials and light refreshments are provided.
Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

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Cells Talks – Mon 22 Jun 2026
Cells Talks

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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Creative Studio – Mon 22 Jun 2026
Creative Studio

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

Creative Studio 
Open daily 
Drop-in, self-led activity 
Included in general admission 

Sketch out your dream Victorian outfit using the fabrics, hats, shoes and dresses on display for inspiration in York Castle Museum’s Creative Studio. 

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Little Spotters – Mon 22 Jun 2026
Little Spotters

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
Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations 

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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Kirkgate Talks – Mon 22 Jun 2026
Kirkgate Talks

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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Gallery Babies – Thu 25 Jun 2026
Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 25 June 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 25 June 2026, 10am – 12pm
Free | Pre-booking required |Sold Out 
Burton Gallery

Drop-in sensory play sessions every Thursday during term-time, for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups, set in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will be out in the Burton Gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies; however, we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child. The session takes place in the Studio, a space with plenty of room to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £7.00 and lunch and drink £15.00.

Please note: Participants must have a pre-booked ticket to attend the session. Gallery Babies admission includes free access to the permanent gallery spaces, tickets for temporary exhibitions require a separate admissions ticket. 

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