Wakefield Museum

Visit Wakefield Museum to discover the fascinating history of our city at work and play! Follow its growth from a Tudor wool trade centre to the capital of Yorkshire’s West Riding. Soak up the Merrie City’s nightlife and relive Wakefield Trinity’s rugby league triumphs.

Based on the ground floor of Wakefield One, the museum tracks the shifting fortunes of the region over more than 2,000 years. From Stone Age settlers to homegrown chart-topping bands, discover the extraordinary through our wide range of inspiring and unique objects and artefacts.

Wakefield Museum also has a lot to offer families with interactive exhibits and games, an extensive dressing-up collection, a child-size 1950s style play kitchen, and plenty of books and craft sheets to keep little ones entertained. We hold family events throughout the year, as well as seasonal events during school holidays. Check out https://wmandc.co/whats-on for the latest information.

Wakefield 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/wakefield-museum/