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Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector – Fri 3 Apr 2026
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector

Date: Friday 3 April 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector
Friday 3 April
Drop in between 11am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Join History Riot for an interactive storytelling experience where you’ll meet Mary Anning, a palaeontologist (fossil collector), and discover highlights of the exhibition through stories, music, games and laughter. 

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Sat 4 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

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

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Saturday 4 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Creative Families – Sat 4 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Saturday 4 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Creative Families 
Saturday 4 April 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on and creative with inks and stamps in an artist-led workshop exploring our new exhibition, Making Waves.

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Plant Sale – Sat 4 Apr 2026
Plant Sale

Date: Saturday 4 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Plant Sale 

Saturday 4 April 2026 |10:30am-3:00pm| York Museum Gardens

Come and join us for the first plant sale of the year!

The plant sale will be running 10:30-3:00pm outside the Yorkshire Museum.

Not only will buying a plant support the work of York Museums Trust but will also be your chance to have a part of York Museum Gardens at home.

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Plant Sale – Sun 5 Apr 2026
Plant Sale

Date: Sunday 5 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Plant Sale 

Sunday 5 April 2026 |10:30am-3:00pm| York Museum Gardens

Come and join us for the first plant sale of the year!

The plant sale will be running 10:30-3:00pm outside the Yorkshire Museum.

Not only will buying a plant support the work of York Museums Trust but will also be your chance to have a part of York Museum Gardens at home.

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Mon 6 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Monday 6 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Monday 6 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Gallery Tales – Wed 8 Apr 2026
Gallery Tales

Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Tales
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm
Suitable for ages 2-8 | £7 per child* | Book Now
Join the award-winning Story Craft Theatre and step into a world of imagination where art comes alive and stories leap off the walls! This interactive storytelling adventure, inspired by the artwork at York Art Gallery, is designed to spark curiosity, creativity and joy.
This Easter Holiday, there’ll be a different tale each week inspired by our Making Waves exhibition.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking. 
We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anyone attending; hot drink and cake £6.00, lunch and a drink £12.00.
*General admission to York Art Gallery is included.

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Creative Families – Wed 8 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Creative Families
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on in an artist-led creative workshop inspired by the fascinating story of botanist Catherine ‘Kit’ Rob and the natural world.

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Thu 9 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Thursday 9 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Thursday 9 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Creative Families – Thu 9 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Thursday 9 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Creative Families 
Thursday 9 April 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on and creative with inks and stamps in an artist-led workshop exploring our new exhibition, Making Waves.

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