Things to see and do at Wakefield Museum
Seeing Double: The story of Double Two shirts
Seeing Double tells the story of a revolutionary British brand, Double Two shirts. Join us on a journey of changing styles over the decades. Get a feel for different fabrics. Watch TV adverts from the past. Model some fabulous retro fashions for yourself!
Download a sensory map for the Seeing Double exhibition.
A Polish translation of the display is also available.
Sandal Castle Ring
Sandal Castle was once a fearsome fortress. It saw historic events like the Wars of the Roses. Some of the precious items found by archaeologists are very personal. This 500-year-old ring bears the romantic message ‘I’m all yours’ in medieval French.
Slazenger Challenge 4-Star Footballs
Did you know that the iconic footballs used in the 1966 World Cup came from Horbury? The Slazenger factory team hand-stitched all the balls for the tournament. See an example of the ball and the tools used to make it in our Playmakers display.
Ryan Jarman’s Fender Mustang Guitar
The Front Room
Victorian Prison Door and Bars
Put yourself behind bars and imagine what life was like behind the heavy wooden doors of Wakefield Prison in the late 1800s.
Friend or Foe?
It’s World War Two and the air raid sirens are blaring in Wakefield! But can you spot which planes are British, and which are the enemy? If you correctly identify the aircraft in the searchlights you’ll hear the All-Clear sound.
What's On
We have a regular programme of events and activities at the Museum throughout the year. Click here for info on upcoming events.
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