Castleford Museum

Visit Castleford Museum to explore 15,000 years of local history! See amazing objects left behind by prehistoric tribes and Ancient Roman soldiers. Find out how coal mined locally powered potteries and glassworks in the industrial revolution.

Situated in the heart of the town centre, the museum is housed on the upper floors of the striking Carnegie Library. Our displays range from exploring Castleford’s beginnings as a Bronze Age settlement, to a uniquely important Iron Age chariot, to a celebration of the town’s glorious glassmaking industrial heritage.

You can also explore the fascinating collection of photographs taken by local photographer Jack Hulme, providing a captivating and candid record of daily life in the pit village of Fryston in the mid 20th century.

Castleford museum has plenty to interest both adults and children, including dressing-up items, a collection of history books for various age ranges, kids’ craft sheets, historical toys and interactive displays. The museum holds family events throughout the year, with plenty of craft activities to keep little ones entertained during the holidays. For more information check out https://wmandc.co/whats-on for the latest information.

Castleford Museum is part of Wakefield Museums and Castles, a group of five venues owned and operated by Wakefield Council. All five venues are open all year round and are free entry.

For visitor and access information, visit: https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/visit/castleford-museum/