Inspired by the exhibition, Harland Miller: York, So Good They Named It Once, this year’s Teenage Art School explores how artists respond to a place, combining text and image to produce statements about life. Tom Smith uses augmented reality technology in his work, so that when a mobile phone is pointed at paintings, they reveal […]
Highwayman Dick Turpin, was held in the prison buildings which now house York Castle Museum for the last six months of his life, and would have spent his last few hours alive in the Condemned Cell. Although known as a highwayman and a robber, he was sentenced to death for horse stealing and was hanged […]
To celebrate International Womens Day – Meet the women of Roman York and learn about their lives in the Roman fortress and city of Eboracum. Learn how women’s lives can be traced in the archaeological record, and how their belongings help to shape our understanding of the ancient past. This talk is included in admission.
Highwayman Dick Turpin, was held in the prison buildings which now house York Castle Museum for the last six months of his life, and would have spent his last few hours alive in the Condemned Cell. Although known as a highwayman and a robber, he was sentenced to death for horse stealing and was hanged […]
Highwayman Dick Turpin, was held in the prison buildings which now house York Castle Museum for the last six months of his life, and would have spent his last few hours alive in the Condemned Cell. Although known as a highwayman and a robber, he was sentenced to death for horse stealing and was hanged […]
Our Low Sensory Experiences are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter visit to the art gallery. The gallery provides a tranquil, spacious environment for visitors to explore without the need to worry about extreme light and sound levels, confined spaces, or large crowds. Our building is fully accessible (including the shops, toilets and […]
There are many myths about corsets. Did women really tight lace to make their waists small? Did children really wear corsets? Were some early corsets really made of iron? Join Assistant Curator of Costume and Textiles Dr Faye Prior for a journey through corset history, beginning with a very special object: a set of iron […]
Explore the incredible Roman material culture from the recent archaeological excavations from Healam Bridge, North Yorkshire. Never seen in the Yorkshire Museum before, don’t miss this chance to gain detailed knowledge on these exciting finds. Included in admission, no need to book. This event is now cancelled due to government advice around Coronavirus. Please see […]
Join Assistant Curator of Costume and Textiles Dr Faye Prior for a guided tour of the Fashion Gallery of Shaping the Body. Discover how the gallery was put together, and learn some of the histories behind the objects, from the oldest item of clothing in York Castle Museum’s collection to the newest, plus a dress […]
Performances throughout the day on Gallery, 10:30-1pm and 2-4 pm Join us at York Art Gallery to experience Art in its many forms, both live and exhibited. York Dance Space, an intergenerational cast of local community dancers, will be bringing colour to life with energy and movement as part of a Living Colour Wheel performed […]
