Events

Nature Trail – Sat 28 Mar 2026

Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 12 April 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Nature Trail

Daily, 28 March – 12 April 2026

Suitable for all ages

Collect a trail sheet from the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk | £2 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 forget to collect a small chocolate prize at the end!

Museum admission is not required to take part in the outdoor trail.

Illustration credit: Nick Ellwood

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Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations – Sat 28 Mar 2026

Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 12 April 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations

Daily, 28 March – 12 April 2026

Included in general admission

Experience our community exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork: York’s Confectionery Workers in a whole new way with our sensory stations throughout, allowing you to experience the sights, smells and sounds of York’s chocolate factories.

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Make and Play – Sun 29 Mar 2026

Dates: Sunday 29 March 2026–Sunday 12 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Make and Play

Daily, except Saturday 28 March, Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April 2026

Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm

Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission

Drop into the Rec Room during your visit and get creative in self-led activities, inspired by our Mary Anning Rocks! Exhibition and biological collections.

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Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector – Tue 31 Mar 2026

Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector

Tuesday 31 March

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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Gallery Tales – Wed 1 Apr 2026

Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Tales

Wednesday 1 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 1 Apr 2026

Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Creative Families

Wednesday 1 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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Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print – Wed 1 Apr 2026

Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ with Dr Eleanor Jackson
Wednesday 1 April 2026 | 12 noon – 12.30pm
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

Join Eleanor Jackson, curator of the Making Waves exhibition, to learn about the history behind York Art Gallery’s newly acquired print, Hashimoto Chikanobu’s Evacuation of Chiyoda Palace, from the series ‘The Inner Palace of Chiyoda’, 1896, taking you to the heart of the major changes in Japanese society during the 19th century.

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Thu 2 Apr 2026

Date: Thursday 2 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Thursday 2 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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