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

Events - 12 Apr 17

Chocolate Eggs – Wed 12 Apr 2017

Chocolate Eggs

Date: Wednesday 12 April 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Visit the new ‘Chocolate Factory’ to discover more about the history of chocolate and enjoy demonstrations using chocolate to produce moulded eggs – you might even get to try some!

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Easter Baskets – Wed 12 Apr 2017

Easter Baskets

Date: Wednesday 12 April 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Try your hand at making a paper Easter basket to take home (self-led activity).

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Wed 12 Apr 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Wednesday 12 April 2017, 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Join one of our costumed guides on our famous Victorian street Kirkgate every day at 11.45am and 3.00pm for a free 15 minute informal talk.

Each talk is different but will provide an introduction to Kirkgate, the history of York Castle Museum, and the objects on display, as well as the people who lived and worked in York during the Victorian period of 1870-1901.

Please note that talks are subject to the availability of our guides.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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