Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mental Health Muesum
In or near Wakefield.
Mental Health Muesum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mike Kirby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mental Health Muesum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Mental Health Museum showcases the history of mental health care from the early 19th Century to the present. Visitors can explore a remarkable collection of objects and stories related to mental health.
Place summary
The Mental Health Museum, located in Wakefield, Yorkshire (postcode WF1), focuses on the history and treatment of mental health. This museum provides insights into the evolution of mental health care, showcasing artifacts and exhibitions related to the subject.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6974, -1.4936
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF1 3SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Phone
- +44 1924 327000
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Tu-Th 13:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8750100726 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mental Health Muesum?
- Mental Health Muesum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 3SP), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Mental Health Muesum?
- Mental Health Muesum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mental Health Muesum?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 3SP.
- Is Mental Health Muesum free to visit?
- Yes, Mental Health Muesum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mental Health Muesum?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 3SP.