Behind the Scenes at YSP column: Celebrate Museum Shop Sunday this November at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

As the festive period approaches, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) Retail Team are preparing for Museum Shop Sunday at the end of the November. This year, I’m excited to share that we will be offering ten per cent* off purchases online and in-store (20 per cent* discount for YSP Friends) on November 29. Whether you’re looking for a special Christmas gift, something unique for your home or simply a little treat for yourself, there’s plenty to discover in the YSP shop.

Museum Shop Sunday is a global celebration of the vital role that museum and gallery shops play in supporting arts and culture. Organised by Cultural Enterprises, the event brings together cultural attractions from around the world to highlight how every purchase made in a museum shop directly supports creativity, education, and community engagement.

On my shopping list this year are the beautiful Christmas crackers made exclusively for YSP by renowned artist and printmaker Angela Harding. Featuring Angela’s illustrations, they’re ideal for decorating your Christmas table this year. I love that they’re eco-friendly, with a wildflower seed ball to plant afterwards. I’m torn between the two designs, featuring a winter wonderland scene or a Scottish robin – perhaps I’ll have to get both!

I’m incredibly proud of our award-winning shops, where our goal is to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship. From bespoke exhibition-inspired merchandise to limited edition prints and artist-designed homeware, many of our products are created in collaboration with YSP’s exhibiting artists. We also enjoy working with Yorkshire based makers to bring locally sourced food and drink, ceramics and jewellery to YSP.

Beyond the YSP shop, there is plenty to enjoy with 500-acres of historic landscape to explore, world class sculpture and exhibitions. There are seasonal events happening at YSP over the festive period – one of the highlights being Christmas by Candlelight at The Weston. An evening where you can celebrate in style, and enjoy a carefully curated three-course seasonal menu by the warmth of the log burning stove, listening to live musical performances. It’s the perfect experience and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Park in a different way during the winter months.

Whether you’re visiting us in person or browsing online, we’d love you to join in on Sunday, November 29, it’s the perfect excuse to pick up something unique – and to help YSP continue bringing art, nature, creativity to life in Yorkshire.

Find out more at ysp.org.uk

*Some exclusions apply to Museum Shop Sunday such as any Angela Harding products, alcohol or knives, selected prints or any already discounted YSP publications or products. If in doubt ask a member of staff.