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Art Outdoors

30th Jul 26, 11:00am - 27th Aug 26, 4:00pm
Location: Yorkshire Museum
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Art Outdoors
Fortnightly on Thursdays from 30 July – 27 August 2026
Drop in between 11am – 4pm
Free*
Suitable for all ages
Come along to York Museum Gardens for an outdoor play activity, inspired by the Yorkshire Museum’s exhibition, Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard.

*Please note, this activity is weather dependent.  In the case of bad weather, the activity may take place indoors, but general admission charges apply.

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens Opening Hours

Yorkshire Museum

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm

York Museum Gardens

Open 9am-6pm, every day

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