Visit Pontefract Museum

Museums and Castles Events

We have a regular programme of events and activities at the Museum throughout the year.

A red brick building with posters and brown door with glass

Visit Pontefract Museum

Learn all about the town’s eventful history! Discover Pontefract's royal links, from the Domesday Book to the Civil Wars. Find out how local people made British political history. See how the town grew thanks to the sweet success of liquorice.

Opening hours 

Pontefract Museum opening times

Day

Opening hours

Monday

10am - 4:30pm

Tuesday

10am - 4:30pm

Wednesday

10am - 4:30pm

Thursday

10am - 4:30pm

Friday

10am - 4:30pm

Saturday

10:30am - 4:30pm

Sunday

Closed

Pontefract Museum is closed on Bank Holidays.

Facilities and services

  • Café nearby
  • Parking nearby
  • Accessible toilet
  • Step free access
  • Hearing loop
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Free family activities and resources
  • Education visits
  • Breastfeeding-friendly location

All Press and Media enquiries for any of our sites should be made to the Press Office at pressoffice@wakefield.gov.uk

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