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Big Garden Bird Watch – Sat 24 Jan 2026
Big Garden Bird Watch

Date: Saturday 24 January 2026, 10:30 am-2:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Big Garden Bird Watch
Saturday 24 January 2026, 10:30am-2:00pm
Free | Meet outside the Yorkshire Museum   
Join us for the Big Garden Birdwatch!
Every year the RSPB conducts the Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. We will spend an hour spotting birds in the beautiful Museum Gardens, taking in the Bird Feeding Station, the Orchard, the newly redeveloped riverside walk, and the tranquil Edible Garden. The results will give us a valuable insight into how garden birds are faring.
Whether you are a keen birder or entirely new to birdwatching, we hope you can join us to take action for nature. All ages and abilities welcome. The walk will be fully accessible.
The Garden Team and members of the RSPB will be on site outside the Yorkshire Museum between 10:30am and 2pm to provide advice and guidance on bird watching.

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York Residents’ Weekend – Sat 31 Jan 2026
York Residents' Weekend

Dates: Saturday 31 January 2026–Sunday 1 February 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

York Residents’ Weekend 
10am – 5pm | 31 January and 1 February 2026 | SOLD OUT
Calling all residents of the City of York! We are offering free entry across all our sites (York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, and York Art Gallery’) to York residents on 31 January and 1 February 2026.
Tickets are limited and have now sold out. Proof of residence will be required at the door. Please note that we are only able to accept postcodes under York City Council.

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Viking North Creative Workshop: Natural Dyeing – Sat 31 Jan 2026
Viking North Creative Workshop: Natural Dyeing

Date: Saturday 31 January 2026, 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museuem

Viking North Creative Workshop: Natural Dyeing
Saturday 31 January 2026, 10:30am-4:00pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | £55 per person  | Sold out 
Explore the intriguing process of natural dyeing onto cloth on this one day introductory workshop with Textile Artist & Printmaker Kirstie Williams. Taking inspiration from plants and vegetables the Vikings would have used for dyeing, you will explore a range of colours onto different fabrics, as well as looking at how mordants and modifiers will help to change the shades you can achieve. Come away with your own colour chart of small fabric swatches and a whole lot of knowledge to continue natural dyeing at home!
Kirstie Williams is a practising printmaker and textile artist based in Wakefield. Her practice is process led and primarily explores the research and application of natural dyes and handmade plant based printing inks. She draws inspiration from textile heritage, historic buildings and archival material from which to develop her work and ideas. She primarily works with dyeing and screen printing methods and enjoys working on specific projects, and commissions as a focus for her practice.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)

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York Residents’ Weekend – Sun 1 Feb 2026
York Residents' Weekend

Date: Sunday 1 February 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

York Residents’ Weekend 
10am – 5pm | 31 January and 1 February 2026 | SOLD OUT
Calling all residents of the City of York! We are offering free entry across all our sites (York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, and York Art Gallery’) to York residents on 31 January and 1 February 2026.
Tickets are limited and have now sold out. Proof of residence will be required at the door. Please note that we are only able to accept postcodes under York City Council. 

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Community Birdwatching – Wed 11 Feb 2026
Community Birdwatching

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

Community Birdwatching  

Wednesday 11  February 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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Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring – Sat 28 Feb 2026
Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring

Date: Saturday 28 February 2026, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring
Saturday 28 February 2026 10:30am-1:30pm
Suitable for  ages 16+ |£55 per person | Sold out 
Learn the basics of silversmithing as you design and make your own silver ring, this is a wrap ring so there is no soldering involved in the workshop. After choosing from a range of designs you will be guided through the making process by your tutor. You will learn how to use basic jewellery making tools to form your ring and how to apply different techniques to create textures and finishes.
What you will make Using techniques such as forming, stamping and texturing you will produce your own silver wrap ring. Who is the workshop for? This workshop is suitable for beginners, no experience is needed, it is a great introduction to basic jewellery making techniques.
Do I need to bring anything? All materials and tools are provided, please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty or bring your own apron. The process of hammering metal can get a bit noisy, ear plugs will be provided but please feel free to bring your own ear defenders if you have them.
Your Tutor Genevieve Broughton is a jewellery designer and maker with over 20 years experience, her work combines precise geometric shapes and stylised natural forms in minimal designs created using traditional silversmithing techniques. Genevieve is based in Wakefield and her jewellery is exhibited and sold in numerous shops and galleries around the UK.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

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Community Birdwatching – Wed 18 Mar 2026
Community Birdwatching

Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Community Birdwatching  

Wednesday 18  March 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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Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics – Sat 28 Mar 2026
Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics

Date: Saturday 28 March 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics
Saturday 28 March 2026, 10:30am- 4:00pm
Suitable for 16+ | £55 per person  | Tickets coming soon 
Join us for a full-day ceramics workshop, where history and hands-on creativity come together in an inspiring and relaxed setting. Guided by ceramicist Emily Stubbs, you’ll learn a range of handbuilding techniques – including slab building, coiling, and pinching – to create your own unique clay vessel.
Taking inspiration from one of the star objects in the Viking North exhibition – a remarkable vessel that once held silver coins from the Vale of York Hoard – you’ll be encouraged to explore your own interpretations of form, function, and decoration. Emily will also guide you through surface design using slips and underglazes, introducing techniques such as monoprinting, screenprinting, and sgraffito to help you add texture, pattern, and meaning to your final piece.
The workshop is designed for a small group of 12 participants, ensuring individual support throughout the day. All materials, tools, and refreshments are included, and your finished pots will be kiln-fired and available to collect at a later date. Just bring yourself and an apron – everything else is provided!
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

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Home and Gardens Fair – Sat 20 Jun 2026
Home and Gardens Fair

Dates: Saturday 20 June 2026–Sunday 21 June 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Home & Gardens Fair
Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 June 2026  | 10am – 4:30pm
York Museum Gardens | Tickets available soon

York Museums Trust is thrilled to announce its very first Home & Gardens Fair in the beautiful York Museums Gardens – a celebration of style, creativity and inspiration for every corner of your home and garden.

Wander through colourful displays of plants and flowers, discover unique garden furniture and outdoor living ideas, and browse a wide selection of beautiful homeware, from soft furnishings and kitchen treasures to elegant decorations.

The show will also feature natural body and skincare products, stylish clothing and accessories, and a mouth-watering choice of artisan food and drink from local makers.

Alongside the stalls, enjoy a lively programme of talks from experts including Nikki Barker, Horticultural Sustainability Manager at RHS, demonstrations and live music, making this a day out to remember for all ages.

We are now welcoming applications from businesses who would like to showcase their products at this exciting new event in the heart of York City Centre. Applications are open until 31 March 2026. To register your interest, please complete the trader booking form. Our Events Team will endeavour to acknowledge to your application within 5 working days. You can view the T&Cs here.

Admission tickets will be on sale soon – keep an eye out for updates and join us for a wonderful day out with family and friends, celebrating homes, gardens and good living.

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Futuresound’s Live in York Museum Gardens: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Thu 9 Jul 2026
Futuresound's Live in York Museum Gardens: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Date: Thursday 9 July 2026, 5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Thursday 9 July 2026 | 5pm
York Museum Gardens
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New wave trailblazers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will play York Museum Gardens on Thursday 9th July alongside fellow new wave luminaries Heaven 17 and China Crisis as well as rising star singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin, fresh from supporting the likes of Louis Tomlinson and Noel Gallagher.

To purchase tickets and for more information please visit the Futuresounds website Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Tickets 

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