Castleford Museum

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Explore 15,000 years of local history at Castleford Museum! See amazing objects left behind by prehistoric tribes and Roman soldiers. Find out how coal mined locally powered potteries and glassworks in the industrial revolution.

A mannequin dressed in replica ancient Roman centurion armour with ancient Roman objects on display to the right of it at Castleford Museum.

Visit Castleford Museum

Find out the opening hours and contact details for Castleford Museum here.
How to get to Castleford Museum

Get directions to Castleford Museum by public transport and private transport and find out information about parking spaces.
Access at Castleford Museum

Find out our full access information for visiting Castleford Museum, including moving around our spaces, toilets and nearest accessible parking.
Things to see and do at Castleford Museum

Learn about the exhibitions and highlights at Castleford Museum.
Museums and Castles Events

Browse the exciting range of upcoming events and activities across our Museums and Castles sites.
Schools Information

We can help you bring the excitement to learning! Find out about our bookable primary and secondary school workshops at our Museums and Castle sites here.
Volunteering at our Museums and Castles

Find out about our many different volunteering opportunities across our sites here.