Events - 12 Aug 26 | Yorkshire Museum

Events - 12 Aug 26

Nature Trail – Sat 28 Mar 2026

Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Nature Trail

Daily except Mondays, Tuesday – Sunday

Suitable for all ages

Collect a trail sheet from the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk | £1 per sheet

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

Pick up your trail sheet from the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk and don’t forgot to collect a small chocolate treat once complete!

Museum admission is not required to take part in the outdoor trail. Please note, the Yorkshire Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, so the Nature Trail is not available on Mondays.

Illustration credit: Nick Ellwood

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Dinosaur Backpacks – Sat 18 Jul 2026

Dates: Saturday 18 July 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Dinosaur Backpacks
Daily | 10am – 4.30pm
Recommended for 2 – 9 year olds
Included in general admission

Gain your spikes with our Dinosaur Backpacks! These adorable backpacks contain a selection of activities and prompts, including a dinosaur-themed book, a soft toy, a magnifying glass and other items to keep little explorers occupied.

Collect a backpack from the admissions desk and please return after use.

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Gallery Talks – Sat 18 Jul 2026

Dates: Saturday 18 July 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Gallery Talks
Daily, except Mondays
1pm and 2pm
Included in general admission

Join a member of our Visitor Experience team for a short, insightful talk on their favourite artefact from the collection.

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Make and Play – Wed 22 Jul 2026

Dates: Wednesday 22 July 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Make and Play
Daily From Wedensday 22nd of July
10am – 5pm
Included in general admission

Drop into the Rec Room to enjoy self-led craft activities and play inspired by the Yorkshire Museum’s collections. Make a bug brooch or a piece of Viking-themed beaded jewellery.

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Community Birdwatching – Wed 12 Aug 2026

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

Community Birdwatching

Wednesday 12 August 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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Creative Families – Wed 12 Aug 2026

Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Creative Families
Every Wednesday from 22 July – 26 August 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages

Join artist Lendita for a creative workshop where you’ll make your own hoard of treasure, inspired by our exhibition Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard.

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