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Gallery Tales

26th Aug 26
Location: York Art Gallery
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Gallery Tales 
Wednesday 26 August 2026 
Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm 
£7 per child* | Book Tickets
Suitable for ages 2-8 

Join the award-winning Story Craft Theatre and step into a world of imagination where art comes alive and stories leap off the walls! There’s a new interactive storytelling adventure each week, inspired by the artwork at York Art Gallery and designed to spark curiosity, creativity and joy.

Step into a magical tea party where stories sparkle and inspire.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking.

*Admission to York Art Gallery is included.

York Art Gallery Opening Hours

Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

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