Events

*** Fully booked *** Leaving York from Memorial Gardens at 8 30am., we will drive by coach to the World of Wedgwood for lunch followed by a tour of their extensive Museum, run by the V & A and featuring York’s own John Flaxman. There will then be time to explore the whole site with […]

Burton Agnes, built between 1598 and 1610, probably to the designs of Robert Smythson, has been described as the perfect Elizabethan house. Not only is it interesting architecturally but it contains a striking collection of French Impressionist paintings and contemporary furniture and works of art. There is also a superb Walled Garden, which should be […]

This tour will have an exclusive look at some of the artwork and archival documents from the University of York’s art collection. With over 900 artworks all over the campus, the university overflows with art. There are many new displays and exhibitions popping up around various departments. During this tour, the University art curator, Helena […]

The Friends of York Art Gallery are offering a seven day tour of Cornwall from 21-27 September 2025. Staying in Truro, this includes visits to St. Ives, Tremenheere Sculpture Garden, Kurt Jackson and Penlee House galleries and the Minack Theatre. Stopovers at Cheltenham en route allow for visits to Hestercombe Gardens, Tewkesbury Abbey, Coleton Fishacre […]

*** Fully booked *** This is an opportunity to see some of the large collection of paintings held in the Art Gallery’s stores. As the space is small, numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 10 for each session.

*** Fully booked *** This is an opportunity to see some of the large collection of paintings held in the Art Gallery’s stores. As the space is small, numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 10 for each session.