York Castle Museum

The Castle Museum’s 85th Birthday!

22 & 23 April 2023

Included in admission

To commemorate the occasion, on 22 & 23 April we are offering special anniversary talks on the history of the museum and the Victorian Street, Kirkgate, as well as the infamous prison cells. There’s also the opportunity for families to get creative and design a birthday postcard! Families can enter their celebratory creations into our postcard competition to be in with a chance of winning a prize.

The history of Kirkgate, the Victorian Street
11.30am & 3.30pm (15 min talk)

Cells talk
2.30pm (20 min talk)

The history of the Female Prison
10.30am-11.15am & 4pm-4.45pm (45 min talk)

 

All activities and talks are included in general admission. Please ask a member of staff for further details.