York Art Gallery

Gallery Tales – Wed 1 Apr 2026

Gallery Tales

Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Tales
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm
Suitable for ages 2-8 | £7 per child* | Book Now
Join the award-winning Story Craft Theatre and step into a world of imagination where art comes alive and stories leap off the walls! This interactive storytelling adventure, inspired by the artwork at York Art Gallery, is designed to spark curiosity, creativity and joy.
This Easter Holiday, there’ll be a different tale each week inspired by our Making Waves exhibition.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking. 
We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anyone attending; hot drink and cake £6.00, lunch and a drink £12.00.
*General admission to York Art Gallery is included.

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Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print – Wed 1 Apr 2026

Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print

Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ with Dr Eleanor Jackson
Wednesday 1 April 2026  | 12 noon – 12.30pm
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

Join Eleanor Jackson, curator of the Making Waves exhibition, to learn about the history behind York Art Gallery’s newly acquired print, Hashimoto Chikanobu’s Evacuation of Chiyoda Palace, from the series ‘The Inner Palace of Chiyoda’, 1896,  taking you to the heart of the major changes in Japanese society during the 19th century.

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