Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Community Birdwatching  

Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 10:30-11:30  | Free 

Join our Gardens Duty Manager Isabelle for a community bird watch, and spot some of the various bird species in the gardens.

Suitable for all ages, no pre booking required.

Please meet at the bird feeding station next to the rock garden.

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Date: Sunday 20 September 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

York Dog Show
Sunday 20 September 2026
10am – 4pm
Child £2, Adult £5 | Book Tickets
York Museum Gardens

York Museums Trust is delighted to announce York Dog Show, a new outdoor event in York Museum Gardens. York Dog Show celebrates the bond we share with our beloved furry four-legged friends whilst supporting local organisations and charities.

Browse our pop-up shopping village, filled with pet accessories, toys and treats, informative stalls, and a delicious food and drink offer from local artisans and enjoy a lively programme of activity including talks by veterinary experts, professional dog photography in our beautiful grounds, exciting dog classes and impressive agility demonstrations.

More than just a day out, the York Dog Show brings together a dog loving community in one of York’s most popular outdoor spaces.

Keep an eye out for updates and join us with family, friends and your canine companion for a wonderful day out.

Supported by York Dog Park

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Date: Thursday 1 October 2026, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Teachers’ CPD Event: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard
Thursday 1 October 2026 | 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Free, booking essential  | Book Now

Enjoy a tour of the Chariots, Treasure & Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard exhibition and handle original Iron Age artefacts as we discuss ways of bringing the story of Prehistoric Yorkshire to life in the classroom. We will also share details about the activities and resources we can offer schools at the Yorkshire Museum.

Teas, coffees and cakes will be provided.

This session takes place at the Yorkshire Museum. Spaces at this free event are limited, so secure your place now using our online form.

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Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Community Birdwatching  

Wednesday 7 October 2026 | 10:30-11:30  | Free 

Join our Gardens Duty Manager Isabelle for a community bird watch, and spot some of the various bird species in the gardens.

Suitable for all ages, no pre booking required.

Please meet at the bird feeding station next to the rock garden.

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Dates: Wednesday 4 November 2026–Sunday 8 November 2026, 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Ghosts After Dark

4 – 8 November 2026

5.30pm – 9pm (last admission 8pm)

Child £2, Adult £10 | Book Tickets

Ghosts After Dark returns bigger than ever, with 70 unique ghostly sculptures inspired by York’s rich history lurking throughout York Museum Gardens, King’s Manor Courtyard, and Library Lawn. Meet York’s finest storytellers as they bring the city’s legendary ghosts to life, against an atmospheric background of smoke and sound.

Ghosts After Dark is brought to you by York BID and York Museums Trust.

For more information, see York BID’s website here

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