York families can explore Yorkshire Museum until 28 August

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-18 16:03 2 min read

An ornate historic building with domes and clock towers under a cloudy sky.

Families with children can visit Summer Holiday Activities at The Yorkshire Museum in York from 18 to 28 August 2026. The programme includes dinosaur exploration, historical character encounters and crafts during the final two weeks of the summer holidays.

York Museums Trust says visitors pay museum admission once, after which the listed activities and unlimited return visits for a year are included. The announcement does not state the exact admission price. Families are being directed to book tickets for the remaining dates.

Choose a date around the limited sessions

Some activities are available throughout the programme, while the character appearances and Melsonby Hoard session take place only on specified dates.

Date or availability	Activity
21, 24 and 28 August	Historical characters roaming the museum and sharing stories and facts about life in the past
26 August	Final Melsonby Hoard treasure-trove crafting session
Every day during the final two weeks	Viking beaded jewellery and bug brooch making
During the programme	Dinosaur backpack activities in the Mary Anning and Jurassic galleries

Families mainly interested in the daily crafts have flexibility over when to attend. Those hoping to see the historical characters have three remaining dates to choose from, while 26 August is the only listed opportunity for the Melsonby Hoard craft session.

Dinosaur backpacks lead into the Jurassic galleries

Younger visitors can collect a dinosaur backpack before exploring the Mary Anning and Jurassic galleries. The dinosaur-themed activities are tied to the museum visit, with children able to look for real fossils and dinosaur bones as they make their way through the galleries.

York families can explore Yorkshire Museum until 28 August

The historical characters add another route into the collections. They will roam the museum on their remaining dates, sharing stories and facts about life in the past rather than appearing as a daily activity.

Craft options include Viking beaded jewellery and bug brooch making, both available every day during the final fortnight. The separate Melsonby Hoard treasure-trove activity has a more restricted schedule, with only the 26 August session remaining in the programme announced by the Trust.

What to confirm before visiting

York Museums Trust has not included activity times, a street address, transport information, accessibility guidance or the exact admission charge in its announcement. Families who need any of those details should check them before travelling or completing a booking.

The programme is presented as part of museum admission rather than as separately priced activities: visitors pay once, receive the listed activities and can return to the museum without another admission payment for a year. Booking is recommended by York Museums Trust, which published the event details and is directing visitors to secure tickets through its announcement.

Source: York Museums Trust News

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