Date: Friday 20 September 2019, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Romans

We invite babies (under two years old) to the Yorkshire Museum to make a Roman arch way and dress up as a Roman Solider.

Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the early years Curriculum. A perfect introduction to museums!

Sessions are now FREE! Museum admission applies for adults. (Free admission for under 5’s) Booking Essential

Get 12 months unlimited access to York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum and Yorkshire Museum with a YMT Card.

Sessions run term time only.

Please book sessions using our Eventbrite page, using this link: http://tinyurl.com/oh46tnj

Please Note: If you are unable to attend please cancel your booking to allow others to participate.

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Date: Sunday 22 September 2019, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Meet inside the Museum Street gates and gain an insight into one of the most popular gardens in York. The gardens contain a wealth of plant life, botanical specimens and wildlife, as well as the spectacular ruins of St Mary’s Abbey and the Roman Multangular Tower. Our knowledgeable guides will show you the highlights of this truly unique garden.

Tours start at 1pm every Sunday and last approximately one hour.

Free, no need to book.

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Date: Friday 27 September 2019, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Minibeasts & Gardens

We invite babies (under two years old) to the Yorkshire Museum to find the minibeasts in the sand and help the squirrel find the acorns.

Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the early years Curriculum. A perfect introduction to museums!

Sessions are now FREE! Museum admission applies for adults. (Free admission for under 5’s) Booking Essential

Get 12 months unlimited access to York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum and Yorkshire Museum with a YMT Card.

Sessions run term time only.

Please book sessions using our Eventbrite page, using this link: http://tinyurl.com/oh46tnj

Please Note: If you are unable to attend please cancel your booking to allow others to participate.

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Date: Saturday 28 September 2019, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

The course will be taught by step by introduction to botanical drawing and painting. Students will receive personalised guidance from a friendly tutor, all within a supportive environment.

This talk is included with your museum admission. There’s no need to book.

Please call 01904 687687 or email enquiries@ymt.org.uk before your visit for the futher information or visit our website.

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Date: Saturday 28 September 2019, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

The course will be taught by step by introduction to botanical drawing and painting. Students will
receive personalised guidance from a friendly tutor, all within a supportive environment.

£38 per person, includes museum admission. For more information please visit www.yortime.org.uk, phone 01904 552806 or email york.learning@york.gov.uk

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Date: Sunday 29 September 2019, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Meet inside the Museum Street gates and gain an insight into one of the most popular gardens in York. The gardens contain a wealth of plant life, botanical specimens and wildlife, as well as the spectacular ruins of St Mary’s Abbey and the Roman Multangular Tower. Our knowledgeable guides will show you the highlights of this truly unique garden.

Tours start at 1pm every Sunday and last approximately one hour.

Free, no need to book.

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Date: Tuesday 1 October 2019, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

This lunchtime talk is ideal for gaining an insight into some of the most interesting treasures from our medieval gallery and their history.   

This talk is included with your museum admission. There’s no need to book.

Please call 01904 687687 or email enquiries@ymt.org.uk before your visit for the further information.

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Date: Friday 4 October 2019, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Curious of how old your items truly are? Have you found an archaeological object that you would like to find out more about?

If so, bring your finds for identification and have them recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme if they are more than 300 years old.

This is included with your museum admission. There’s no need to book.

Please call 01904 687687 or email enquiries@ymt.org.uk before your visit for the latest information or visit our website.

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Date: Friday 4 October 2019, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Prehistory

We invite babies (under two years old) to the Yorkshire Museum to make a prehistoric cave painting, dress up as cave people, and hunt the wild animals.

Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the early years Curriculum. A perfect introduction to museums!

Sessions are now FREE! Museum admission applies for adults. (Free admission for under 5’s) Booking Essential

Get 12 months unlimited access to York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum and Yorkshire Museum with a YMT Card.

Sessions run term time only.

Please book sessions using our Eventbrite page, using this link: http://tinyurl.com/oh46tnj

Please Note: If you are unable to attend please cancel your booking to allow others to participate.

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Date: Friday 4 October 2019, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Have you found an archaeological object that you would like to find out more about?

If so then bring your finds for identification and have them recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme if they are more than 300 years old.

This event is included in museum admission. No need to book.

*Events may be subject to change or cancellation at short notice*

Please note that we cannot give advice on items for sale or provide valuations. We also cannot authenticate objects.

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