What’s on
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]
Wedding Table Top Sale
18 September 2016, 11am – 2pm Sell on your old wedding items or pick up a pre-loved bargain. Admission is just £1 for browsing or you can reserve a stall for only £15 (price includes the hire of a 6ft table, tea, coffee and biscuits). For further information or to reserve a stall please contact … [read more]
Festive Film Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol
10 December 2015, 6.30pm Join in the festive fun at the Yorkshire Museum for our Annual Christmas Film Night. Enjoy this Christmas film classic on the big screen in the Tempest Anderson Hall. Tickets are £15 (+ £1.75 booking fee) and includes festive finger buffet, non-alcoholic drink and plenty of Yuletide cheer. Tickets must be booked in advance and … [read more]
Wedding Fair
8 April 2018, 11am – 3pm Meet a host of suppliers who can help make your big day extra special. Free admission. Let our unique and historic venue, the Hospitium, create a magical setting for your perfect day. This stunning 14th century listed building situated in the beautiful Museum Gardens is the ideal location for … [read more]
Hospitium Wedding Open Day
14 January 2018, 11am – 3pm Join us on Sunday 14th January for our first open day of 2018! The Hospitium is a beautiful two-story listed building set within the beautiful Museum Gardens. The venue will be set up and dressed so you can have a look around this stunning historic venue and start picturing how … [read more]
Festive Film Night – Miracle on 34th Street
Enjoy a festive buffet, a glass of mulled cider and a Christmas classic: the 1994 version of ‘Miracle on 34th Street’. The film screening will take place at 7:45pm in the historic Tempest Anderson Hall at the Yorkshire Museum. Doors open from 6:30pm and entrance is via the Museum Street gates in the York Museum … [read more]
