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

Events - 28 Jul 17

Chocolate – Meet the People – Fri 28 Jul 2017

Chocolate - Meet the People

Date: Friday 28 July 2017, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Come and meet costumed characters from York’s sweet past on Kirkgate, our recreated Victorian street. Look out for Sir Joseph Terry, Joseph Rowntree and Mary Ann Craven and hear about their world famous chocolates and sweets.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Museum Monkeys Summer Drop In Session – Fri 28 Jul 2017

Museum Monkeys Summer Drop In Session

Date: Friday 28 July 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Chocolate and Sweet Treats – Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions with a chocolate shop role play area, chocolate box making and chocolate stories. Available every day from 27 July to 3 September at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Free (museum admission applies), no need to book.

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Rowntree’s Theatrical Performances – Fri 28 Jul 2017

Rowntree’s Theatrical Performances

Date: Friday 28 July 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

As part of our new chocolate experience, Chocolate: York’s Sweet Past, York Castle Museum and the Rowntree Society have been looking at the history of the Rowntree family. Lawrence, the grandson of Joseph Rowntree, died in the Battle of Passchendaele which started 100 years ago on July 31 1917.

To commemorate the anniversary of the battle actors Rebecca Beattie or Charlotte Wood will provide performances of the life of Lawrence Rowntree using extracts from his journal.

Performances will take place in 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition at York Castle Museum daily from 27 July to 2 August at the following times: 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Free, no need to book.

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Fri 28 Jul 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Friday 28 July 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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