Yorkshire Museum

Events - 4 Jun 17

Eboracum Roman Festival Archaeology Tent – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Eboracum Roman Festival Archaeology Tent

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Come along and take part in a range of archaeological activities with the professional archaeologists from Archaeological Services WYAS. Have a go at digital 3D modelling of Roman objects and geophysical surveying of the York Museum Gardens.

Entry to the York Museum Gardens is free, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Eboracum Roman Festival Authors Tent – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Eboracum Roman Festival Authors Tent

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Meet your favourite historic authors at this year’s Eboracum Roman Festival, including subject specialists Ruth Downie, Jane Finnis, Alex Gough, Penny Ingham, Ben Kane, John Salter, Professor Harry Sidebottom, SJA Turney and Brian Young.

Entry to the York Museum Gardens is free, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Roman Living History Camp – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Roman Living History Camp

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

The sights, sounds and smells of Roman Eboracum come to life! Come and meet the Legionary soldiers and their families in a colourful tented camp and learn about their weapons, armour, lifestyle, beliefs, food and more.

Entry to the York Museum Gardens is free, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Eboracum Roman Festival – Arena Timetable – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Eboracum Roman Festival - Arena Timetable

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 10:45 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Visit the York Museum Gardens 3 and 4 June 2017 for a packed programme of free activities and demonstrations for this year’s Eboracum Roman Festival. On Sunday 4 June, you can take part in…

10.45am – Roll Call – Muster of the Legions

11.00am – Parade through York

11.10am – Birds of Prey Demonstrations with Owl Adventures

12pm – Return of the Romans

1pm – Military Display

2pm – Kids Army

2.45pm – Birds of Prey Demonstrations with Owl Adventures

3.20pm – Military Display

3.50pm – Festival Finale

Activities are FREE with no need to book.

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A Legionary’s Life – Sun 4 Jun 2017

A Legionary’s Life

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Visit the Yorkshire Museum to be put through your paces as you take part in our recruitment process to see if you measure up to be enlisted into the Roman Army.

Sessions take place 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm and are aimed at age 7 – 12 (but all are welcome).

Free with admission, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Being Viking! – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Being Viking!

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Get involved in our community art project; describe in words or pictures what ‘Being Viking’ means to you. The artwork will go on display in the Medieval Gallery from June to October 2017.

Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Traditional Viking Stones – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Traditional Viking Stones

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Vikings recorded their stories by painting pictures on stones. Design and paint your own stone to take away of Viking Battles, Gods and Monsters.

Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Kids Curator Talk: Life in the Legions – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Kids Curator Talk: Life in the Legions

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Visit the Yorkshire Museum to find out about the lives of the 5,000 Roman soldiers who lived in the fortress at York – from what they wore and what they ate, to how they relaxed. Aimed at age 7 – 12 (but all are welcome).

Free with admission, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Occult Objects and Supernatural Stuff: Magic in Roman Britain – Sun 4 Jun 2017

Occult Objects and Supernatural Stuff: Magic in Roman Britain

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join us during the Eboracum Roman Festival for a fascinating curator’s talk with Adam Parker, Assistant Curator of Archaeology, introducing the subject of Roman Magic using examples from the museum’s collections.

Free with admission – click here to book through Eventbrite.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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York Museum Garden Tours – Sun 4 Jun 2017

York Museum Garden Tours

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017, 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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