DATE: 16 October 2024 Christmas at York Castle Museum We’ve Got Christmas Covered! 16 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 Where can you experience the very best of a Victorian Christmas? Take a break from the 21st century and immerse yourself in all things traditional at York Castle Museum. The famous Victorian street, Kirkgate, welcomes visitors to wonder at the …
DATE: 4 July 2024 Time-travelling Summer Fun at York Castle Museum 2024 27 July- 1 September 2024 Roll up to York Castle Museum this summer holidays to enjoy lots of entertaining activities for all ages. There will be daily traditional games outside in the Exercise Yard, including favourites such as a ‘Ring Toss’ and ‘Plinko’, along with live performances three times …
DATE: May 2024 This extraordinary exhibition of the ordinary showcases 70 items that connect us to the Windrush Generation, objects that combined familiarity and practicality, and passed down the generations. ‘70 Objeks & Tings’, a small but powerful exhibition brought to York by Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum, opens from 19 June at the York Castle Museum. Museumand …
DATE: 30 April 2024 Launch event will be hosted on Tuesday, 21 May from 3:30pm at York Explore’s Acomb Library York Museums Trust is delighted to have successfully completed a third Heritage Hunters project, in partnership with York Explore, residents of Acomb and Westfield, artists and local heritage groups. From the remarkable story of early nineteenth century …
Christmas at York Castle Museum 2023! The Victorian Kirkgate and Period Rooms reopen with a fanfare to celebrate Christmas 2023 with a magical yuletide experience at York Castle Museum. With activities for all ages, there’s something to get everyone into the festive spirit. Included in general admission 8 December 2023 – 7 January 2024 Wander through our famous Victorian street, …
Important Update on York Castle Museum We have now completed surveys of the roof in the Female Prison side of York Castle Museum, which encompasses Kirkgate, the Period Rooms, Toys & Games Gallery and Shaping the Body. The survey has identified the need for mitigating work in some areas which will need to be undertaken …
We have received confirmation that the north side of York Castle Museum, which houses Kirkgate, the Period Rooms and Shaping the Body has RAAC in the roofing. In line with government guidelines the building will remain closed until we have undertaken the necessary specialist inspections. The rest of York Castle Museum, including the Prison Cells, …
DATE: 16 May 2023 York Castle Museum is proud to present a new community exhibition developed with York Travellers Trust (YTT), celebrating the rich history of the Gypsy and Traveller Communities (GTC) in York. Through photography, an installation designed by members of the GTC, historical information and a film, the display will celebrate their important connections to …
DATE: 4 November 2022 York Museums Trust is delighted to announce that the Arts Council will be continuing its vital support for the next three years as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). The package of support will be £3.7m from April 2023 to March 2026 (£1.253m annually). This is excellent news and reflects the confidence that the Arts Council …
DATE: 2 November 2022 Wander through a snow-covered Victorian winter wonderland and fill up on ye olde yuletide cheer at the most wonderful time of year! Included in general admission from 19 November 2022 – 4 January 2023 Join us for Christmas at York Castle Museum, a festive experience perfect for the whole family. Wander through our famous Victorian street, Kirkgate, as …
