MuseumsWakefield

The Museum was the inspiration of Paul Thackray, grandson of Charles F Thackray, founder of the medical company bearing his name in Leeds in 1902.With the aid of a £3 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the museum has been established in a former workhouse building adjacent…
Distance: 9.2 miles away

Leeds City Museum is an exciting day out for visitors of all ages. See fascinating , lively displays that tell the story of Leeds, the natural world, Ancient Egypt and Africa, to name but a few.Experience a world of discovery.. explore four floors of interactive and exciting galleries.…
Distance: 8.9 miles away

The National Media Museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group National Museum of Science and Industry which also includes the Science Museum based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire, the National Railway Museum based in York and at Shildon in County Durham.We exist to 'Engage, inspire…
Distance: 13.1 miles away

Britain's only Colour Museum is located in a converted wool warehouse in the heart of Bradford city centre. The museum contains two galleries, the 'World of Colour,' dedicated to light and colour, and 'Colours and Textiles,' concentrating on fabrics and dyes. Personally, I found the former far more…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

Horsforth, once described as the largest village in England, has somehow managed to retain some of its village identity and character in spite of being absorbed into the urban sprawl of Leeds. The museum aims to reflect this heritage through exhibitions drawn from all aspects of life in…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

Founded in 1983, the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television quickly became the most visited national museum outside London, attracting approximately 750,000 visitors each year.A part of the National Museum of Science and Industry, the decision to locate the Museum in Bradford was driven by the city's…
Distance: 13.1 miles away

Imagine taking tea with Charlotte Bronte or watching your first ever TV programme on a screen only nine inches wide. Imagine novels and needlework, bunting and bikers. Welcome to a houseful of history This delightful, red‐brick house, built in 1660, was home to the Taylor family who…
Distance: 8.5 miles away

Thwaite Mill is a fully restored working water‐powered mill. Two large water wheels continually drive a mass of cogs and grinding wheels which crushed stone for putty and paint throughout the 19th century.The tour also includes a demonstration of water powered engineering machines and an optional video presentation.Thwaite…
Distance: 7 miles away

The history book of a typical Yorkshire town, Tolson Museum draws a vivid and intriguing picture of Huddersfield and its people, from the prehistoric to the present. Each layer of Huddersfield's past is revealed in its exciting displays. With collections in archaeology, archives, natural sciences, costume and…
Distance: 10.6 miles away