Wakefield Museum

About

Wakefield Museum tells stories about people and their lives. Some are over a thousand years in the making, others are only just beginning. Explore the museum and learn about these stories. Follow the themes of wealth and power, hardship and hope, passion and belief, love and war, work and home. Discover the extraordinary - the oldest, the first, the one and only Remember the ordinary - everyday life, everyday people Feel the emotion - love, hate, passion, sorrow, laughter, loss, discovery Be inspired - beautiful objects, faraway lands, craftsmanship. Be inspired by the multisensory A World of Good exhibition, highlighting the threat of climate change through sculpture, animation and sound with help from renowned experts such Sir David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Liz Bonnin. Discover more about Wakefield, its people, its heritage and its stories that make it the place it is today.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes