York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies – Thu 15 Jan 2026

Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 15 January 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 15 January 2026, 10am – 12pm, Burton Gallery (term-time only)
Free| Sold out 

Drop-in sensory play sessions for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will remain on gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies, however we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child! If that’s the case the Studio will be open and can be used as a space to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £6.00 and lunch and drink £12.00.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 18 Jan 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 18 January 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 18 January 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

Art activities to release your creative energy!
Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2-hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing.
Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 18 Jan 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 18 January 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 18 January 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

Art activities to release your creative energy!
Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2-hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing.
Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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Gallery Babies – Thu 22 Jan 2026

Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 22 January 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 22 January 2026, 10am – 12pm, Burton Gallery (term-time only)
Free| Sold out 

Drop-in sensory play sessions for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will remain on gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies, however we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child! If that’s the case the Studio will be open and can be used as a space to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £6.00 and lunch and drink £12.00.

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Gallery Babies – Thu 29 Jan 2026

Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 29 January 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 29 January 2026, 10am – 12pm, Burton Gallery (term-time only)
Free| Sold Out

Drop-in sensory play sessions for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will remain on gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies, however we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child! If that’s the case the Studio will be open and can be used as a space to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £6.00 and lunch and drink £12.00.

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York Residents’ Weekend – Sat 31 Jan 2026

York Residents' Weekend

Date: Saturday 31 January 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

York Residents’ Weekend 
10am – 5pm | 31 January and 1 February 2026 | Book now
Calling all residents of the City of York! We are offering free entry across all our sites (York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, and York Art Gallery’) to York residents on 31 January and 1 February 2026.
Please note: The downstairs temporary exhibition galleries will be closed due to an exhibition changeover.
Tickets are limited – please book via our online system as normal, selecting ‘Residents’ Weekend’ ticket option. Proof of residence will be required at the door. Please note that we are only able to accept postcodes under York City Council. 

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York Residents’ Weekend – Sun 1 Feb 2026

York Residents' Weekend

Date: Sunday 1 February 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

York Residents’ Weekend 
10am – 5pm | 31 January and 1 February 2026 | Book now
Calling all residents of the City of York! We are offering free entry across all our sites (York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, and York Art Gallery’) to York residents on 31 January and 1 February 2026.
Please note: The downstairs temporary exhibition galleries will be closed due to an exhibition changeover.
Tickets are limited – please book via our online system as normal, selecting ‘Residents’ Weekend’ ticket option. Proof of residence will be required at the door. Please note that we are only able to accept postcodes under York City Council. 

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Gallery Babies – Thu 5 Feb 2026

Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 5 February 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 5 February 2026, 10am – 12pm, Burton Gallery (term-time only)
Free|Sold Out 

Drop-in sensory play sessions for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will remain on gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies, however we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child! If that’s the case the Studio will be open and can be used as a space to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £6.00 and lunch and drink £12.00.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 8 Feb 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 8 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 8 February 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

Art activities to release your creative energy!
Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2-hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing.
Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 8 Feb 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 8 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 8 February 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

Art activities to release your creative energy!
Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2-hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing.
Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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