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

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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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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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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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Date: Friday 21 August 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Day Fever Silent Disco
Friday 21 August 2026
Doors open 6.30pm
General admission tickets £20 + booking fees | Book now
Age 18+
York Museum Gardens

York Museum Gardens will be transformed into the ultimate outdoor dance floor. Join Day Fever events for a massive silent disco under the stars, in the heart of York city centre.

Please note, this is not a York Museums Trust event. For enquiries about the event or tickets, please contact GlassWerk. Tickets are available via the Eventim booking platform.

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Date: Friday 21 August 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning
Friday 21 August 2026
Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm)
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages 

HistoryRiot return to the Yorkshire Museum with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around Mary Anning, a renowned fossil hunter. Hear stories of her Jurassic discoveries and handle fossils and rocks that tell us about Yorkshire’s prehistoric past. 

‘Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum’ is brought to you by HistoryRiot, a performance company connecting people to place and past, through riotous performance and storytelling. 

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