Enjoy a variety of family-friendly and adult events at York Castle Museum throughout the year.

Events - 11 Dec 16

A Christmas Mystery – Sun 11 Dec 2016

A Christmas Mystery

Date: Sunday 11 December 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Children will follow a special Christmas mystery trail around the museum to discover the traditions and magic of a Victorian Christmas, meeting costumed characters and solving festive puzzles before finally finding where Father Christmas is waiting for them!

£5 per child (includes activity booklet, meeting Father Christmas and a traditional Christmas gift).

Museum admission applies for adults, no need to book.

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Bah Humbug! – Sun 11 Dec 2016

Bah Humbug!

Date: Sunday 11 December 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Back by popular demand, Chris Cade will perform his unique one man family show of A Christmas Carol under the garlands of our Victorian street, Kirkgate. Join our Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas!

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Kirkgate Victorian Christmas – Sun 11 Dec 2016

Kirkgate Victorian Christmas

Date: Sunday 11 December 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Stroll along our beautifully decorated cobbled street, Kirkgate. Meet our Victorian residents and discover the stories behind the traditions of Christmas.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Relaxed Opening – Sun 11 Dec 2016

Relaxed Opening

Date: Sunday 11 December 2016, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Our Relaxed Openings are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter visit to our museum.

During the event, we will put our lights on full and turn off all the sound effects so it’s a less overwhelming environment. You’ll still be able to visit all the galleries, but there will be no dark areas and no sudden sounds. We will still have guides on Kirkgate in Victorian costume and we will still put on the films in the prison gallery, but we can tell you beforehand of what to expect.

There is seating provided around the museum, and a quiet space will be available should you need it.

Please note that as it is Christmas there may be a larger number of visitors than usual and we will have activities taking place. Our guides will be happy to provide guidance during your visit, or please contact us ahead should you have any questions.

We have visual stories available for visitors with autism and their carers – these can be found on our Access page here.

The event is free for visitors with autism, dementia, visual impairments or similar issues. Carers and children under 16 will also be admitted for free. Accompanying members of a group will be admitted for £5, and standard admission is £10. There is no need to book ahead.

If you require any further information about this event, please email enquiries@ymt.org.uk or phone 01904 687687.

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SOLD OUT – Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol – Sun 11 Dec 2016

SOLD OUT - Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol

Date: Sunday 11 December 2016, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Walk along the cobbles of Kirkgate at York Castle Museum for an immersive and intimate production that will bring the magic of this much-loved Dickens Christmas classic to life. Find the true meaning of Christmas with Ebineezer Scrooge and enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie in these enchanting surroundings.

TICKETS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT.

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