What’s on
Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol
7 December 2016, 7pm Walk along the cobbles of Kirkgate at York Castle Museum for an immersive and intimate production that will bring the magic of this much-loved Dickens Christmas classic to life. Find the true meaning of Christmas with Ebenezer Scrooge and enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie in these enchanting … [read more]
Film Night – The Rocky Horror Picture Show – SOLD OUT
31 October 2016, 6.30pm Pull up your fishnet stockings and get your heels on (and yes, we’re taking to you all, ladies and gentlemen!) to enjoy the thrill of one of the world’s favourite rock ’n’ roll musicals! This Halloween, join us at the Yorkshire Museum for a screening of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’. There … [read more]
Artists Garden Launch Party
18 August 2016, 6.30pm Join us for the launch of our new Artists Garden and the inaugural contemporary art commission by Charles Holland of Ordinary Architecture on Thursday 18th August 2016 at 6.30pm. Foundation Myths, produced especially for the Artists Garden, draws on the rich history of the site and its many uses over the … [read more]
SASH Summer Picnic 2016
24 July 2016, 12pm – 3pm Charity SASH are hosting a summer picnic in the York Museum Gardens with plenty of family fun including games, stalls and live entertainment (bring your own blanket and a picnic!). Entry is free but donations are welcomed. Visit the SASH website for more information.
Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol
6 December 2016, 7pm Walk along the cobbles of Kirkgate at York Castle Museum for an immersive and intimate production that will bring the magic of this much-loved Dickens Christmas classic to life. Find the true meaning of Christmas with Ebenezer Scrooge and enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie in these enchanting … [read more]
ASFF 2016
3 – 6 November 2016 The BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival returns for its 6th year, running from 3 – 6 November 2016 and taking place in 15 distinct venues across York, including at the Yorkshire Museum. This year’s festival will showcase over 300 films as part of its Official Selection, and will also … [read more]
Night at the Museum
10 April 2016, 4pm Guests are encouraged to watch the film and then find out what happens when the doors of this museum close for the evening! After the film, guests will have their own adventure, following the clues around the museum, where the characters will come to life. There’ll be scrolls to decipher, incantations to … [read more]
CANCELLED – Batman The Movie
10 April 2016, 7.30pm Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience. It’s the 50th anniversary this year. Naturally Batman and Robin will be there, plus all the villians – Joker, Penguin, Riddler and Catwoman. There will be an interactive performance before the film where guests can have a go at solving … [read more]
Frozen Fever
10 April 2016, 10.30am The 5-minute film will be shown after a 40 minute, interactive stage performance with the Snow Queen, joined by her friends. This performance is inspired by the original Frozen story – Hans Christian Anderson’s ‘The Snow Queen’. Our live host ‘The Snow Queen’ will introduce guests to their magical fun pack … [read more]
The Canterbury Tales – Outdoor Theatre
29 July 2016, 7pm Medieval mayhem as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless tales in under two hours in a special outdoor performance in York Museum Gardens. Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. Fast-paced, physical and very funny! To book call 01904 623568 … [read more]
