Easter at the Yorkshire Museum

Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026

All Easter activities are suitable for all ages and included in general admission, except the Nature Trail which costs £2 per booklet. Book tickets.

This Easter holiday, get involved in a family-friendly programme of activities inspired by the natural world and the museum’s biology collections.

Explore thousands of years of Yorkshire’s history through astounding artefacts and extraordinary exhibits. Don’t miss the last few weeks to see Star Carr: Life After the Ice before it closes on Sunday 19 April. 

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What’s On

Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector 
Tuesday 31 March, Friday 3 April, Tuesday 7 April and Friday 10 April 2026 
Drop in between 11am – 4pm 
Suitable for all ages

Join History Riot for an interactive storytelling experience where you’ll meet Mary Anning, a palaeontologist (fossil collector), and discover highlights of the exhibition through stories, music, games and laughter.  

Creative Families 
Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April 2026 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm 
Suitable for all ages

Get hands-on in an artist-led creative workshop inspired by the fascinating story of botanist Catherine ‘Kit’ Rob and the natural world. 

Daily activities:

Make and Play 
Daily, except Saturday 28 March, Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April 2026 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm 
Suitable for all ages

Drop into the Rec Room during your visit and get creative in self-led activities, inspired by our Mary Anning Rocks! Exhibition and biological collections. 

Gallery Talks 
Daily 
1pm and 2pm 
Suitable for all ages

Join a member of our Visitor Experience team for a short, insightful talk on their favourite artefact from the collection. Watch out for our Easter-themed talks too! 

Nature Trail 
Daily 
Suitable for all ages  
Collect a trail booklet from the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk* | £2 per booklet

Enjoy the outdoors with our new self-led spring Nature Trail, taking you on a journey through the Museum Gardens to explore nature and wildlife. 

Pick up your trail booklet from the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk and don’t forget to collect a small chocolate prize at the end! 

*Museum admission is not required to take part in the outdoor Nature Trail. 

General admission tickets last 12 months and allow unlimited free entry to the Yorkshire Museum throughout the year, offering great value days out for the family all year! 

Please note, the Yorkshire Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, closed Mondays as usual. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the admissions desk on the day.

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Looking for more ways to entertain the family throughout the holidays? Find out more about our Easter holiday programme at our other sites.

What’s on this Easter at York Castle Museum

What’s on this Easter at York Art Gallery