Visit Pontefract Museum
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