1 February 2018
Overseas students and those who speak English as a second language are being offered the chance to practice their skills on York Castle Museum’s Victorian street, Kirkgate.
Two new workshops have been specially created for groups of students who are learning English to help them develop their skills while finding out more out …
19 January 2018
March with the Suffragettes at York Castle Museum, learn about the birdlife of the York Museum Gardens and be inspired by the art of York Art Gallery later this month as York Museums Trust takes part in the York Residents’ Festival.
On the weekend of January 27 and 28 York Castle Museum, the Yorkshire Museum and …
16 January 2018
York Museums Trust’s Access Team is looking for volunteers to help develop new ideas and activities to ensure our venues are as accessible as possible to everyone.
The team are putting together a consultation group which would meet every two months and want to hear the thoughts of those who may have accessibility …
9 January 2018
York Castle Museum has been announced as the winner of two awards at this year’s Little Viking Awards.
The museum won the Best Attraction for the second year in a row and also won in the Best Christmas Experience category for its Victorian Christmas at the Castle event.
The Little Viking Awards recognise …
21 December 2017
York Venues has been nominated for two awards in The UK Wedding Awards 2018.
The awards website reads; “From fabulous venues to beautiful dresses, incredible jewellery to dream honeymoons, The UK Wedding Awards 2018 will identify and reward those key companies – from individuals and independents to high street favourites and designer brands – who help make the …
18 December 2017
Take an epic journey back to Jurassic Yorkshire, marvel at a private collection of Vivienne Westwood shoes and see the illustrations which brought the BFG to life, next year at York Museums Trust attractions.
In March, Yorkshire’s Jurassic World will open at the Yorkshire Museum, exploring the deepest oceans, tropical seas and ancient …
1 November 2017
Three projects which York Museums Trust (YMT) collaborated with partners on have been shortlisted in this year’s York Cultural Awards.
York Castle Museum’s Forward to Victory theatre project with York Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre was included in the Best Cultural Partnership category.
The Viking Virtual Reality, created in partnership with DC …
30 October 2017
Put yourself in the picture this October half term with Professor Lenskapp and his fantasy car at York Castle Museum.
Reverse to the Edwardian era; the ‘Golden Age’ of Great Britain where you can enjoy the Edwardian pastime of novelty photography. Grab your goggles, fling on your flat cap and get into gear as …
22 September 2017
Please note that the lift at York Castle Museum is once again out of order.
The lift provides access to the upper floors of the right-hand side of the building, which includes access to the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition.
We hope to have the lift repaired as soon as possible and apologise …
29 August 2017
Please note that the lift at York Castle Museum is once again out of order.
The lift provides access to the upper floors of the right-hand side of the building, which includes access to the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition.
We hope to have the lift repaired as soon as possible and apologise …