Visit Castleford Museum

Museums and Castles Events

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

A family group enjoying crafts at Castleford Museum, with a painted ceramics display in the background.

Visit Castleford Museum

Explore 15,000 years of local history! 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.

Opening hours

Castleford Museum opening times

Day

Opening hours

Monday

9:30am - 5pm

Tuesday

9:30am - 5pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

9:30am - 5pm

Friday

9:30am - 5pm

Saturday

9:30am - 4pm

Sunday

Closed

Castleford Museum is closed on Bank Holidays.

Please note: Toddler Tuesdays run every Tuesday, 10am to 11am, in term time. Part of the museum will be used for the session during this time.

Facilities and services

  • CafĂ© nearby
  • Parking nearby
  • Education facilities
  • Step free access in the museum
  • Hearing loop
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Lift to the museum
  • Relaxed openings every Friday at 9:30am - 12pm
  • 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 .

Contact Us

Castleford Forum Museum and Library Carlton Street Castleford WF10 1BB

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