Visit Pontefract Museum

We are currently creating our next feature exhibition in the temporary gallery. This means the temporary gallery space is closed and there may be some noise. While we will try to keep this noise to a minimum, some will be unavoidable.

The rest of the museum is open as normal during this time.

The exhibition ‘Oh, Yes it is! 75 years of the St Giles with St Mary’s Pantomime Society’ will open on Monday 18 November 2024.

Museums and Castles Events

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

See our upcoming events

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

Contact Us

museums@wakefield.gov.uk

01977 722740

Salter Row, Pontefract WF8 1BA

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