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York Army Museum Open Day - The Events of One Man's Summer

York Army Museum, 3 Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SB

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

Visit us for free for Heritage Open Day this Saturday 19 September between 10am and 12 noon: family activities and object handling. 12-2pm the chance to discuss his new WW1 book, The Events of One Man's Summer with author David O'Kelly - 18+ only.

Visit us for free for Heritage Open Day this Saturday 19 September between 10am and 12 noon: view our exhibitions, join in with object handling, try and beat the top score on our Tank Arcade game or target range. All welcome between 10am and 12 noon.

12 noon - 2pm 18 years and over only - Meet author David O'Kelly from 12 noon to find out about how he researched his new book, The Events of One Man's Summer - focusing on a soldier's experiences from joining up in WW1 to the First Battle of Ypres in autumn 1914. Suitable for 18 years and over only.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
10:00-12:00 open to all; 12:00-14:00 over 18s only

Location & directions

York Army Museum, 3 Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SB

Directions:
We are next door to the Hilton Hotel and opposite Clifford's Tower and the Castle Car Park.
Contact on day:
Allison Freeman
Telephone number:
+441904633830

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The museum is accessed down a flight of 11 steps. We have a platform stairlift.

Additional information

The Events of One Man's Summer is suitable for 18 years and over only. There will be no admittance to those under the age of 18 during this activity. Our general Heritage Open Day activities 10am until 12 noon are open to all and everyone is welcome.

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