York’s Yorkshire Museum summer activities run to 28 August

Families have until 28 August 2026 to catch the final summer holiday activities at The Yorkshire Museum in York. Running from 18 to 28 August, the programme combines dinosaur exploration, historical encounters and hands-on crafts for children.

Visitors pay for museum admission once, with the listed activities included and unlimited return visits offered for a year. York Museums Trust is encouraging families to book tickets before the programme ends, although its announcement does not state the admission price or activity times.

Choose between daily activities and dated encounters

Younger visitors can collect a dinosaur backpack and explore the Mary Anning and Jurassic galleries. The activity takes children past real fossils and dinosaur bones, with dinosaur-themed entertainment forming part of the museum visit.

Two crafts are available every day during the remaining programme: children can make Viking beaded jewellery or create a bug brooch. This means families who cannot attend one of the special dated sessions still have hands-on activities available through 28 August.

Historical characters will also roam the museum on three remaining dates, sharing stories and facts about life in the past. A separate Melsonby Hoard session offers one final opportunity to make a treasure-trove-inspired craft.

The dinosaur backpack, Viking jewellery and bug brooch activities are available throughout the final stretch rather than only on the dates in the table. Families deciding when to go can therefore use the schedule to prioritise the character encounters or the last Melsonby Hoard craft session.

What families should check before booking

The programme is aimed at families with children and takes place at The Yorkshire Museum in York. According to York Museums Trust News, museum admission covers the activities and comes with unlimited return visits for a year, but the source does not provide the exact ticket price.

Opening and activity times, a street address, transport guidance and accessibility information are also absent from the announcement. Visitors should confirm those details and current ticket availability through York Museums Trust before travelling.

Families considering another local date can also read about the York Museum Gardens dog show planned for September.

Source: York Museums Trust News