What's on at the Museum
We are currently open Saturday to Thursday, from 10am until 5pm (closed on Fridays). As well as a six-acre site and over 20 heritage buildings to explore, we have a varied and creative programme of events and activities throughout the year.
Believe it or not?
Saturday 23 March until Sunday 17 November (closed on Fridays)
Prepare to be bewitched by this season’s exhibition for all the family, telling the story of magic and beliefs from the North York Moors and beyond.
Celebrating 60 Years
Monday 11 March until Sunday 17 November (closed on Fridays)
To mark the Museum’s 60th birthday this year, we’ve put together a special exhibition, on display in the Art Gallery.
Explore stories from the Museum’s past, discover the volunteers who worked tirelessly to found this special place, and find out how you can be a part of its future.
From moving the Museum’s very first building through to our more recent activities creating and caring for a cornfield, discover the work that has gone into this special site in the heart of the North York Moors National Park
This exhibition is free to visit. (It is not in the paid part of the Museum.)
Hallowmas at the Museum
From Saturday 12 October
The museum is all decked out for autumn, possibly our favourite season, and to top it all, the hobs are back! Follow our trick or treat trail, count the hobs, and get in the Hallowmas spirit. Perfect for all the family.
Hallowmas was the time of year for marking the end of summer and to celebrate the start of the Celtic year on the first of November. It was a time of divination and magic, darkness and mystery, ritual and light.
Don’t miss this lovely seasonal event, drawing heavily on a wealth of traditions from this time of year.
Plus, on Thursday 31 October, we’ll be wand-making in the Pavilion. Drop in throughout the day, from 11.30 am – 3.30 pm.
Trick or Treat Experience
Entry to the Museum (for the event only)
Mask making in the Manor House
A hot drink (tea, coffee or hot chocolate) and cupcake
Extra treats for participating children
Historic Dancing with Arbeau
Saturday 2 November
We’re delighted to be joined by the wonderfully-talented historic dancers from Arbeau.
They’ll be performing a selection of medieval dances in our Manor House throughout the afternoon. Not to be missed.
Catch them during the following times throughout the afternoon:
12.00 – 12.30,
1.15 – 1.45 and
2.30 – 3.00
These performances are included within normal admission to the Museum.
A Visit from Whitby Krampus Run
Christmas Shopping Weekend
Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December, 10am – 4pm
Join us for a spot of festive shopping in our lovely gift shop. They’ll be a free glass of mulled wine and wassail punch (non alcoholic and made from the Museum’s own apples) for every shopper – and 10% off if you spend more than £45.00*
So why not pop along and browse our gifts and treats, including:
- Rarebird Distillery and Daisy Distillery gins
- Books covering history, countryside and local interest
- Lottie Shaw’s sweet treats including Yorkshire Parkin Cake and biscuit selection tins
- Kids’ toys and books – lots of perfectly sized and priced stocking fillers
- Angie Lewin advent calendars (while stocks last)
- Yorkshire Lavender slumber gel, muscle rub, room spray and hand wash
- Homeware gifts from vases to locally made artisan ceramics
- Gardening gifts from watering cans, pot presses, twines and snippers
Please note that the Museum is not open during the weekend.
Hutton-To-Do
Available now
There’s a bit of a To Do around Hutton-le-Hole. We’ve created an exciting family-friendly game for you to play around the village. Pick up your free ‘Bingo’ cards from the Museum, then have fun exploring. Just as a member of our friendly museum team at reception for ‘Hutton-to-do’.
Can you hug a walnut tree, find a house with a date or say ‘Now then!’ to a shopkeeper?
Who will get the first row? Or all four corners?
Although you can take part around our site if you’d like to, there’s no requirement to visit the Museum as you can complete this free activity around the village too. (Please note, the Museum is closed on Fridays.)