Visit Wakefield Museum

Museums and Castles Events

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

A child and a lady looking into Wakefield Museums archives

Visit Wakefield Museum

Follow Wakefield's 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.

The museum is free for anyone to visit.

Opening hours

Wakefield Museum opening times

 

Day

Opening hours

Monday

9am - 5pm

Tuesday

9am - 5pm

Wednesday

9am - 7pm

Thursday

9am - 7pm

Friday

9am - 5pm

Saturday

9am - 4pm

Sunday

Closed

Facilities and services

  • Café nearby (Monday to Friday)
  • Parking nearby
  • Toilets nearby
  • Step free access
  • Hearing loop
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Free family activities and resources
  • Education Visits
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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