York Festival of Ideas
Exhibitions
As part of the Festival, a number of exciting and informative exhibitions spanning several days will be shown at venues throughout the city. From an online exhibition by the Yorkshire Film Archive to memories of Rowntree York, they provide fascinating interpretations of York, past and present.
8 - 12 June
Viruses: Mathematical visualisations
This interactive exhibition explores recent advances in our understanding of viruses.
9 - 21 June
In Between: Poems on York’s walls
Explore York’s alleyways and find a series of poems installed by poet John Wedgewood Clark in the spaces that inspired them.
14 June
Secrets and Discoveries: Selling exhibition
Art and creations from some of Yorkshire’s best galleries, artists and designers, curated by Natalia Willmott.
20 - 21 June
Meet the Millers
Meet York millers past and present in a new exhibition at Holgate Windmill and learn about their lives and work since 1770.
9 - 21 June
Looking Back through the Lens
Be a curator, interpret archive footage and create a new story.
11 June
LUMA Film Festival Exhibition
Join us for a wine reception and a closer look at the creative development process behind the LUMA films.
16 June
Behind the Scenes at York Archaeological Trust
A chance to visit York Archaeological Trust’s new archive store for an insight into the work of the curatorial department.
26 June - 11 July
In Fog and Falling Snow
Experience the amazing story of George Hudson’s struggle to build the East Coast rail network, brought vividly to life by the people of York.
9 - 21 June
Rowntree York: 1000 memories uncovered
The oral histories of the Rowntree company are celebrated in a series of exhibitions across the city.
14 June
Big Telescopes: Family day
With interactive activities, an inflatable planetarium, and giant models, find out how we know about the Big Bang, black holes, galaxies colliding and much more!
19 - 21 June
Foresight Future of Cities Project
This digital installation explores the visual history of the future, outlining the UK's key urban challenges over the coming decades.