About
Come and meet the friendly staff at Pontefract Museum, take part in self-led activities and much more in Museum Minis – designed for the littlest visitors to the museum!
You’ll explore a different theme each month, inspired by the objects in the museum.
Upcoming Themes
September 7, 14, 21 and 28: Buildings
October 5, 12 and 19: Nature
2, 9, 16, 23 and 30: Showtime
December 7 and 14: Toys and games
Have fun learning and playing together and tick off the following on your 50 Things to do Before You’re 5:
#6 Rhyme Time, #4 Make Your Mark, #11 Making Connections and #40 Happy History.
Free and no booking required.
These sessions are designed for children aged 2 to 5 and their families.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday : 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday : Closed
Access facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Event sessions
Museum Minis – Pontefract Museum
Venue Details
Find us at
5 Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 1BA
Phone
01977722740
museums@wakefield.gov.uk