York Museums Trust has appointed the former Head of Heritage Lottery Fund West Midlands as its new Chief Executive, starting in November this year. Reyahn King, 50, has also worked as the Director of Art Galleries at National Museums Liverpool, and Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation at Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery. She will follow Dr …
May 23 – September 30 2015 Recently rediscovered Napoleonic scenes of war, swords used in the battle and the military jacket of a Yorkshire man who guarded Napoleon on his death bed will go on show at York Castle Museum this May to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The intricate wood blocked Napoleonic wallpaper from …
York Castle Museum has been short-listed for the Visitor Experience of the Year award at this year’s Visit York Tourism Awards. Winners will be announced at a prestigious Black Tie awards ceremony on 3 June in the Grand Station Hall of the National Railway Museum, compered by breakfast show hosts Gayle Lofthouse and Ben Fry …
An exhibition of art textiles commemorating the First World War will go on display from May 6th in the Community Rooms at York Castle Museum as part of the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition. Threads of War: An Exhibition of Contemporary Textiles Inspired by the First World War is part of an ongoing project …
Join History Wardrobe on Wednesday 6 May for a dazzling display of Fairytale Fashion. Once upon a time Lucy Adlington of The History Wardrobe planned a magical evening exploring Fairytale Fashion at York Castle Museum. On Wednesday 6 May from 6-7pm guests can step into their favourite stories as they enter a world of wonderful clothes …
There is an exciting new offer available for booked groups of adults coming to visit York Castle Museum this year – they can go back to school! Our strict Victorian teacher will lead booked groups of ten or more adults in learning their three R’s, carrying out drill and an object lesson all in our …
23 – 31 May 2015 Come along to this May half term see the brand new exhibition at York Castle Museum marking 200 years since the the Battle of Waterloo whilst at the Yorkshire Museum find out about William Smith, the founder of Geology and take part in some great map making and orienteering activities. Activities are included in museum …
York Museums Trust has been granted £200,000 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Wolfson Foundation to open a brand new exhibition at York Castle Museum in spring 2016. Shaping the Body will bring together costume, art and archaeology from the collections across York Museums Trust to reveal the many factors that have an …
This Easter bring the family to take part in some fantastic events and activities at both York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum. York Castle Museum This Easter find out the history behind one of our favourite Easter treats and compete in our egg decorating competition. Easter Trail Available every day, 9.30am-5.00pm Can you …
Fight for women’s right to vote at York Castle Museum this February half term! Pick up a placard, slip on a sash and set about the Victorian street of Kirkgate at the museum to protest for the cause and learn about the history of the fight for women’s right to vote. But watch …
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