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

Events - 24 Dec 16

A Christmas Mystery – Sat 24 Dec 2016

A Christmas Mystery

Date: Saturday 24 December 2016, 9:30 am - 2:30 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.

Please note that York Castle Museum closes at 2.30pm on Christmas Eve.

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A Christmas Mystery – Sat 24 Dec 2016

A Christmas Mystery

Date: Saturday 24 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! – Sat 24 Dec 2016

Bah Humbug!

Date: Saturday 24 December 2016, 9:30 am - 2:30 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.

Please note that York Castle Museum closes at 2.30pm on Christmas Eve.

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Kirkgate Victorian Christmas – Sat 24 Dec 2016

Kirkgate Victorian Christmas

Date: Saturday 24 December 2016, 9:30 am - 2:30 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.

Please note that York Castle Museum closes at 2.30pm on Christmas Eve.

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