Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

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Dates: Saturday 23 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Victorian Classroom: Physical Education 
Daily, Saturday 23 May – Sunday 31 May 2026 | 12.30pm – 1pm and 3pm – 3.30pm  (2 x 15 minute sessions)
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Learn about physical education lessons from the past in our Victorian classroom. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

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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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
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 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Musuem

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 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
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 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
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 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 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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Dates: Wednesday 27 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Draw and Discover 
Daily 
10am – 4.30pm 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Discover our brand-new Draw and Discover station, where budding artists can collect materials to draw and sketch with during their visit, using the artwork on display as inspiration for their own masterpieces. 

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Dates: Wednesday 27 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art Shot Talks 
Daily
11am and 2pm 
Included in general admission 

Join a member of our Visitor Experience team for a short, insightful talk on their favourite artwork from the collection. 

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