Wakefield Museum, Local authority museum in Wakefield, England.
The Wakefield Museum contains multiple galleries displaying objects and stories connected to the development of this Yorkshire city through different periods.
Originally established to document local heritage, the museum preserves artifacts from Wakefield's transformation from a Tudor wool trading center into West Riding's capital.
The museum maintains exhibits about the Wakefield Trinity rugby league team and presents regular educational programs for local schools and community groups.
The museum opens Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 7 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Visitors can examine collections that document the industrial development of Yorkshire's West Riding region through photographs, tools, and personal accounts.
Location: Wakefield
Address: Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield WF1 2EB
Email: museums@wakefield.gov.uk
Website: https://wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles/wakefield-museum
GPS coordinates: 53.68380,-1.50070
Latest update: March 26, 2025 11:55
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