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Cancelled: Harland Miller in Conversation with Martin Herbert

Cancelled: Harland Miller in Conversation with Martin Herbert

Join internationally acclaimed artist Harland Miller as we celebrate his largest solo exhibition and the first in the city of his birth, York. He will be discussing his work with writer and critic Martin Herbert, associate editor of Art Review. This event is now cancelled due to government advice around Coronavirus. Please see here for […]

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Cancelled: Transportation and York Castle Gaol

Join Jessica Whitfield for a walking tour and talk as you discover a brief history of transportation at York Castle Gaol, including an early prison reformer, the children left behind by their mothers, and attempted escape and mutiny. Included in museum admission. This event is now cancelled due to government advice around Coronavirus. Please see […]

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Low Sensory Experiences

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 […]

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Low Sensory Experiences

Our Low Sensory Experiences are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter visit to our museum. During the event, light and sound levels will be adjusted so it’s a less overwhelming environment. You’ll still be able to visit all the galleries, but there will be no dark areas and no sudden sounds. There is […]

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Curating Ceramics: Innovative Display and Audience Participation Methods

Curating Ceramics: Innovative Display and Audience Participation Methods

Book here. In 2020 the Shipley Art Gallery acquired the John Christian studio ceramics collection. Originally due to open as a new permanent collection this year, these plans have been put on hold due to COVID. However, to celebrate this exciting collection at one of the UK’s leading arts and crafts museums, you are invited […]

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Curating Ceramics: Online Collections, Community Building and Activism

Curating Ceramics: Online Collections, Community Building and Activism

BOOK TICKETS HERE In 2020 the Shipley Art Gallery acquired the John Christian studio ceramics collection. Originally due to open as a new permanent collection this year, these plans have been put on hold due to COVID. However, to celebrate this exciting collection at one of the UK’s leading arts and crafts museums, you are […]

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York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

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Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in June and July 10:30am Book your tickets here Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to […]

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York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

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York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

Read more >