About
Be bone detectives! What can skeletons and burial objects tell us about people who lived thousands of years ago?
Discover how archaeologists piece together the past. Make a Bronze Age style pot to take home.
Part of the Festival of Archaeology.
This event is suitable for children aged 5+ years old.
*Friday 24 July: SEND session: SEND families are welcome at all Wakefield Museums and Castles events. They also run dedicated SEND-friendly sessions at Castleford Museum on Fridays in the school holidays. These sessions will have a more relaxed atmosphere.
Travel through time at Castleford Museum these summer holidays and explore a different era of history each week. All activities free and no booking required.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday : Closed
Thursday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday : Closed
Access facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- SEND
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Event sessions
SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.
Time Travellers: Stone Age and Bronze Age
Venue Details
Find us at
Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BB
Phone
01977722085
museums@wakefield.gov.uk