Date: Sunday 2 July 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Insect Festival 2017 is a celebration for anyone with a fascination for insects – from exhibitors and traders to wildlife groups and the general public. The event will take place on Sunday 2 July in the York Museum Gardens, with exhibits and a range of other stands and activities being held in the beautiful 14th century Hospitium and surrounding grounds.

Adults £1, free for under 16s.

The York Museum Gardens are free.

This event is organised by the Royal Entomological Society. Please find more information on their website here.

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Date: Sunday 2 July 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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Date: Sunday 2 July 2017, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Get the most out of your camera with professional photographer John Illingworth. Spend time on gallery before a unique opportunity to privately view and photograph authentic Viking artefacts that are currently not on display. Numbers are strictly limited to allow plenty of time with the tutor and exclusive access to the artefacts. You will need to bring your own camera and a tripod.

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