Pontefract Museum is situatedin Pontefract town centre and is packed full of life, history and artefacts tracing the history of the growth of Pontefract Town, from medieval times to the Civil War, to ...
Pontefract Museum
5 Salter Row
West Yorkshire
WF8 1BA
Pontefract
Pontefract Museum
Pontefract Museum is situatedin Pontefract town centre and is packed full of life, history and artefacts tracing the history of the growth of Pontefract Town, from medieval times to the Civil War, to working in the liquorice factories, to life in a workhouse; and a room dedicated to the local glass industry. The museum is a short walk from Pontefract Castle.
Our family-friendly offer
Families can discover how the town of Pontefract has developed over time through the many varied artefacts on display. For our younger visitors ride our resident rocking horse, build a liquorice inspired tower and play at our market stall.Accessibility
The museum galleries and toilets are all on one level.Our Physical Events
In light of the coronavirus emergency, please contact us directly to check if events are going ahead.
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FREE
PontefractMade in Pontefract: Exploring with IT
17-Aug-2022 10:00 AM - 15:00 PMJoin us each Wednesay through August as we explore the science behind some of the amazing objects on display at Pontefract Museum and do some fun activities.
0 - 16 years -
FREE
PontefractMade in Pontefract: Sounds of the Past
31-Aug-2022 10:00 AM - 15:00 PMJoin us each Wednesay through August as we explore the science behind some of the amazing objects on display at Pontefract Museum and do some fun activities.
0 - 16 years
