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 …
‘York Cemetery: World War One Commemorative Exhibition’ created by York Cemetery’s genealogists is now open in York Castle Museum’s Community Room until Sunday, 1st March. Cemetery Genealogist Janet Lea said: “Following the success of our exhibition in the cemetery chapel last year, an invitation to take it to the Castle Museum was too …
The memories, stories and objects that tell York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history are being sought at a special roadshow at York Castle Museum. The curators at the museum and archivists at York Explore are holding the Bringing History out of the Closet event on February 7 as part of national LGBT History …
Schools visiting York Castle Museum can now benefit from the introduction of a set of new history hampers, to accompany a number of the museum’s school workshops. Two sets of History Hampers are now available to book for groups to use during their visit based on two themes: Houses and Homes for KS1 and …
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