Museums are full of objects that share connections to the past. Pop into Wakefield Museum to discover what the curators have chosen to display. Do you have your own collection of objects at home?
50 things to do ages five to eleven at Wakefield Museum
Ever thought museums couldn’t be fun? Read on to explore a whole range of activities for children available at Wakefield Museum.
What is 50 Things to Do Ages Five to Eleven? It’s a collection of no-cost or low-cost activities for families in Wakefield. Explore lovely local ways to learn and grow together, while having fun! The 50 Things app explains each of the recommended activities and provides a guide to events and opportunities available locally. It is available to download for free on the Play Store and Apple Store.
Discover the history of the Wakefield district together at Wakefield Museum. From the Stone Age to sports, castles to music festivals, there’s lots to excite and intrigue our younger visitors. Regular free Family Fun crafts are available every Saturday 11am – 3pm. The friendly museum team will always be available to support your visit There’s also child-height easy access information and Makaton signs. These will help you communicate together about the amazing objects on display.
NUMBER 7 – MINI CURATOR
NUMBER 15 – DESIGN AND BUILD
From wood to stone and bricks, the buildings around Wakefield have changed over time. How does your house compare to the building Wakefield Museum is in? Inside the museum you can see carved wooden beams from the Tudor era, unique to the local area.
NUMBER 16 – CROCHET, QUAVER, TREBLE CLEF
There are lots of singers and bands who come from the Wakefield district. See an electric guitar that belonged and was used by Ryan Jarman of The Cribs on display at Wakefield Museum. Who is your favourite singer or band?
NUMBER 19 – ARTY EXPLORERS
Find a special selection of activity sheets based on the displays or draw an object you like.
Carry on the creative fun after your visit with activities to download and print for use at home!
NUMBER 25 – ROLL THE DICE
Have you played the game Beetle? See if you can find this game alongside other toys from the past in the front room gallery.
NUMBER 27 - WORLD CHANGER
People have campaigned for change for many centuries. Discover details about feminist campaigner Sheila Capstick and conservationist and explorer Charles Waterton. What changes in your school or area would you like to see happen?
NUMBER 29 – FIVE STAR REVIEW
Your opinions matter – make sure you share them! What did you like or dislike about Wakefield Museum? How can the team make the museum and their activities better for you and your family? Talk to the friendly staff when you are at the museum or ask an adult to send an email at museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk
NUMBER 32 – WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
Every family is different – what makes yours special? The objects in the museum have been made and used by people just like you. What connections can you find between the museum objects and your family? Pop next door to the local studies library to find maps of the local area. See if you can find the street where you live.
NUMBER 35 – ON THE TRAIL
Pick up a spotters trail and find the objects on display. Explore the museum in your own way and create your own trail. What will you discover?
Why not make a guide for your friends to follow. Share detail about how to get to the museum, what they will find when they arrive and objects to look out for.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Wakefield Museum is located on the lower ground floor of Wakefield One. How to get to Wakefield Museum.
You can find opening times on the Wakefield Council website.
Wakefield Museum is committed to being accessible for everyone. Here you can find information about accessible facilities and resources across the site. These will help you plan your visit.
There is a regular programme of events and activities at the museum throughout the year.
To keep updated on all things coming up at Wakefield Museum, follow their Facebook page here.